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House construction cost calculator

Planning to build your own house? Get an estimated budget for an RCC house in Nepal from its size, number of storeys, finish and location. Land isn't included.

Your house

Built-up area of one floor, walls included. A 4-aana plot (1,369 sq ft) often allows about 700–950 sq ft per floor.

Count a stair cover or top-floor room as a half storey (e.g. 2½).

Finish quality
Extras

Architect's drawings, structural design and the municipality's naksa pass, usually 3–5%.

For price rises and changes while building; 10% is prudent.

Estimated cost

Rs. 89,60,000 – Rs. 1,13,10,000

About Rs. 4,500 – Rs. 5,650 per sq ft all in · 2,000 sq ft built-up

House (structure and finishing)
78.3 L – 98.9 L
Design and permit
3.1 L – 4 L
Contingency
8.1 L – 10.3 L

Where the money goes

  • Foundation and plinth13.3 L
  • Columns, beams and slabs26.6 L
  • Brick walls8.9 L
  • Plumbing and sanitary7.1 L
  • Electrical6.2 L
  • Doors and windows7.1 L
  • Flooring and tiling8.9 L
  • Plaster and paint7.1 L
  • Railings, kitchen and finishing3.5 L

Main materials (rough quantities)

Cement
800 bags
Steel rod
8,000 kg
Sand
3,600 cu ft
Aggregate (gitti)
2,700 cu ft
Bricks
24,000 pcs

Typical build time: 8–11 months

Work out the EMI on a construction loan

Indicative 2026 rates for an earthquake-resistant RCC house built to the building code (Rs. 3,000–7,000 per sq ft before location adjustments), based on published builders' rates and news reports. Actual costs depend on soil, site access, design and market prices; get quotes from a licensed engineer and contractors before you budget.

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