Construction Cost by City in Pakistan (2026)
Quick answer: in 2026, standard-quality complete house construction costs about PKR 4,805 per sq ft in Islamabad, PKR 4,610 in Lahore and PKR 4,561 in Karachi, and less in smaller cities such as Multan and Peshawar. Differences come mainly from labour and finishing rates.
Cost per sq ft in every city
| City | Grey structure / sq ft | Complete house / sq ft | 5 Marla complete (956 sq ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore | PKR 3,050 | PKR 4,610 | PKR 4,411,522 |
| Karachi | PKR 3,019 | PKR 4,561 | PKR 4,364,851 |
| Islamabad | PKR 3,170 | PKR 4,805 | PKR 4,598,206 |
| Rawalpindi | PKR 2,974 | PKR 4,487 | PKR 4,294,845 |
| Faisalabad | PKR 2,899 | PKR 4,365 | PKR 4,178,167 |
| Multan | PKR 2,868 | PKR 4,317 | PKR 4,131,496 |
| Peshawar | PKR 2,853 | PKR 4,292 | PKR 4,108,161 |
| Gujranwala | PKR 2,883 | PKR 4,341 | PKR 4,154,832 |
| Sialkot | PKR 2,899 | PKR 4,365 | PKR 4,178,167 |
| Hyderabad | PKR 2,868 | PKR 4,317 | PKR 4,131,496 |
| Sargodha | PKR 2,853 | PKR 4,292 | PKR 4,108,161 |
Standard quality, typical design. Rates last updated 15 October 2026. City differences come mainly from local labour rates and transport; see the methodology.
Detailed city guides
- Construction Cost in Lahore ≈ PKR 4,610 / sq ft
LDA, DHA & Bahria — Lahore per sq ft rates - Construction Cost in Karachi ≈ PKR 4,561 / sq ft
120 / 240 / 400 sq yd plots, SBCA approvals - 120 Sq Yard House Cost (Karachi) ≈ PKR 84.5 lakh ground + 1
1,080 sq ft plot — ground + 1 budget - Construction Cost in Islamabad ≈ PKR 4,805 / sq ft
CDA sector plot sizes & per sq ft rates
More city guides (Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar, Gujranwala, Sialkot) are being prepared with local authority and plot-size details. Meanwhile, select your city in the main construction cost calculator.