Construction Cost in Karachi (2026): Per Sq Ft & Per Sq Yd
Quick answer: in Karachi, a standard-quality complete house costs about PKR 4,561 per sq ft and grey structure about PKR 3,019 per sq ft in 2026. A double storey house on a 120 sq yd plot comes to roughly PKR 8,447,754.
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Karachi construction rates per sq ft
| Construction type (Karachi) | Cost per sq ft (2026) |
|---|---|
| Grey structure (standard) | PKR 3,019 / sq ft |
| Complete house — economy | PKR 3,539 / sq ft |
| Complete house — standard | PKR 4,561 / sq ft |
| Complete house — premium | PKR 6,038 / sq ft |
| Turnkey — standard | PKR 5,031 / sq ft |
1,000 sq ft single storey, typical design, calculator default material rates (15 October 2026).
What do Karachi plot sizes cost to build?
Unlike Punjab, Karachi plots are sold in square yards (1 sq yd = 9 sq ft): 120, 240, 400, 500 and 1,000 sq yd are the common sizes. A 120 sq yd plot (1,080 sq ft) is slightly smaller than a 5 Marla (1,125 sq ft) plot, and most are built ground + 1. Where the Marla is used, Karachi and cantonment areas often use 250 sq ft per Marla.
| Plot | Storeys | Covered area | Grey structure | Complete (standard) |
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| 120 sq yd (1,080 sq ft) | Double | 1,836 sq ft | PKR 5,709,763 | PKR 8,447,754 |
| 240 sq yd (2,160 sq ft) | Double | 3,240 sq ft | PKR 10,076,053 | PKR 14,823,684 |
| 400 sq yd (3,600 sq ft) | Double | 4,968 sq ft | PKR 15,449,948 | PKR 22,670,982 |
Karachi house construction cost per square yard plot
The table below covers the common Karachi plot sizes from 80 to 1,000 sq yd, built as ground floor only or ground + 1, at standard quality with Karachi rates. Use the calculator for ground + 2, a basement or a different finishing level.
| Plot | Plot area | Ground floor only (complete) | Ground + 1 covered | Ground + 1 grey structure | Ground + 1 complete |
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| 80 sq yd | 720 sq ft | PKR 2,833,817 | 1,224 sq ft | PKR 3,806,509 | PKR 5,668,503 |
| 120 sq yd | 1,080 sq ft | PKR 4,195,725 | 1,836 sq ft | PKR 5,709,763 | PKR 8,447,754 |
| 200 sq yd | 1,800 sq ft | PKR 6,118,419 | 2,700 sq ft | PKR 8,396,711 | PKR 12,371,403 |
| 240 sq yd | 2,160 sq ft | PKR 7,320,103 | 3,240 sq ft | PKR 10,076,053 | PKR 14,823,684 |
| 400 sq yd | 3,600 sq ft | PKR 11,165,492 | 4,968 sq ft | PKR 15,449,948 | PKR 22,670,982 |
| 500 sq yd | 4,500 sq ft | PKR 13,128,242 | 5,850 sq ft | PKR 18,192,873 | PKR 26,676,373 |
| 1000 sq yd | 9,000 sq ft | PKR 22,140,871 | 9,900 sq ft | PKR 30,787,940 | PKR 45,068,478 |
Standard quality, typical design, calculator default rates (15 October 2026). 1 sq yd = 9 sq ft.
Who approves building plans in Karachi?
Most of Karachi falls under the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA), which approves plans under the Karachi Building & Town Planning Regulations. Cantonment areas — including DHA Karachi, which falls under Clifton Cantonment Board — have their own approval process, and schemes developed by KDA or private developers (such as Bahria Town Karachi) have additional rules on coverage and elevations. Confirm current fees with the relevant office; enter them in the calculator’s approval-fee field.
What makes Karachi construction cost different?
- Salty groundwater and sea air: in coastal and low-lying areas engineers often recommend sulphate-resisting cement for foundations, a thicker concrete cover over steel and good damp-proofing — all of which add a little to the grey structure cost but prevent rusting and spalling later.
- Water supply: many Karachi homes budget for an underground tank and a larger overhead tank because of irregular line water — add it as an extra in your estimate.
- Labour and transport: the calculator’s Karachi factor (0.98) puts labour and finishing slightly below Lahore; material prices are close to the national average.
- Heat and ventilation: roof insulation and cross-ventilation are worth budgeting for; they cut electricity bills in a city with long summers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick, direct answers about house construction cost in Karachi — including a few questions in Roman Urdu.
What is the construction cost per sq ft in Karachi in 2026?
At standard quality, the calculator estimates about PKR 4,561 per sq ft for a complete house and PKR 3,019 per sq ft for grey structure in Karachi (rates last updated 15 October 2026). Economy finishing is cheaper and premium finishing costs more — see the table on this page.
Who approves house maps in Karachi?
Most of Karachi falls under the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA), which approves building plans under the Karachi Building & Town Planning Regulations. Cantonment areas — including DHA Karachi, which falls under Clifton Cantonment Board — and some housing schemes follow their own approval process. Fees change — always get the current schedule from the relevant authority before budgeting.
How much does a 120 sq yd house cost to build in Karachi?
Built double storey with about 1,836 sq ft of covered area, a standard-quality complete house costs roughly PKR 8,447,754 in Karachi, or about PKR 5,709,763 for grey structure only.
Karachi mein ghar banane ka per square foot rate kya hai?
Karachi mein standard quality ka mukammal ghar taqreeban PKR 4,561 per sq ft aur grey structure taqreeban PKR 3,019 per sq ft mein banta hai (2026).
Karachi mein naqsha (map) kahan se pass hota hai?
Yeh aap ki society ya area par munhasir hai — sarkari authority ya society ka apna building control department. Fees aur rules pehle confirm kar lein.