Construction Material Rates in Pakistan (2026)
Quick answer: our calculator currently uses PKR 1,500 per cement bag, PKR 275 per kg of steel, PKR 20,000 per 1,000 bricks, PKR 90 per cft of sand and PKR 130 per cft of crush. Every rate is editable in the calculator.
Current material rates
| Material | Rate used | Rate date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cement (50 kg bag) | PKR 1,500 per bag | 15 October 2026 | ConstructionCostPK planning rate — confirm with your local supplier |
| Steel / saria (Grade 60) | PKR 275 per kg (PKR 275,000 per ton) | 15 October 2026 | ConstructionCostPK planning rate — confirm with your local supplier |
| Bricks (A-class) | PKR 20,000 per 1,000 | 15 October 2026 | ConstructionCostPK planning rate — confirm with your local supplier |
| Sand | PKR 90 per cft | 15 October 2026 | ConstructionCostPK planning rate — confirm with your local supplier |
| Crush / bajri | PKR 130 per cft | 15 October 2026 | ConstructionCostPK planning rate — confirm with your local supplier |
These are the default rates the calculator uses (editable in its "Advanced" panel). Market prices change weekly — always get a fresh quotation before buying. See construction material rates for notes on each material.
Material guides
- Lanter (Roof Slab) Cost ≈ PKR 408 / sq ft material
Cement, steel & cost per sq ft of roof slab - Cement Rate in Pakistan PKR 1,500 / bag (planning rate)
Bag price, bags per house & price impact - Steel (Saria) Rate PKR 275 / kg (planning rate)
Per kg / per ton, grades, sutar sizes - Pakistan Construction Cost Index
Monthly city-wise cost per sq ft
How much material does a house need?
At standard quality the calculator assumes, per sq ft of covered area, 0.42 bags of cement, 3.6 kg of steel, 27 bricks, 1.1 cft of sand and 0.85 cft of crush. The full method is on our methodology page, and the grey structure calculator turns these into a priced bill of materials.