1 Kanal house construction cost in Islamabad (2026)
At 2026 market rates, building a 1 Kanal single-storey house in Islamabad costs about PKR 2,68,10,697 fully finished, with a likely range of PKR 2,45,77,439 to PKR 2,90,43,955. Grey structure alone is about PKR 1,68,61,017, and a semi-finished house is about PKR 2,13,27,519. A double-storey house, fully finished, comes to about PKR 4,89,07,488.
Assumes 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 kitchens and market-grade materials.
Cost of a 1 Kanal house in Islamabad by stage
| Stage | Estimate | Likely range | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey structure | PKR 1,68,61,017 (1.69 Crore) | 1.6 Crore – 1.77 Crore | PKR 3,747 |
| Semi-finished | PKR 2,13,27,519 (2.13 Crore) | 1.99 Crore – 2.28 Crore | PKR 4,739 |
| Fully finished | PKR 2,68,10,697 (2.68 Crore) | 2.46 Crore – 2.9 Crore | PKR 5,958 |
| Fully finished, double storey | PKR 4,89,07,488 (4.89 Crore) | 4.49 Crore – 5.29 Crore | PKR 5,434 |
Where the money goes (fully finished)
- Grey structurePKR 1,59,38,896 (59%)
- Boundary wall and gatePKR 10,24,720 (4%)
- Finishing workPKR 98,47,080 (37%)
| Item | Cost | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steel (Sariya) | 46,31,040 | 17.3% |
| Grey Labour | 40,40,536 | 15.1% |
| Cement | 34,88,400 | 13% |
| Bricks (Eent) | 24,78,600 | 9.2% |
| Tiles + Fixing | 16,29,090 | 6.1% |
| Electrical | 16,20,000 | 6% |
| Windows | 14,70,150 | 5.5% |
| Plumbing | 14,17,500 | 5.3% |
1 Kanal house cost in Islamabad: 2021 to 2031
| Year | Fully finished cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.15 Crore | Market rates |
| 2022 | 1.56 Crore | Market rates |
| 2023 | 1.99 Crore | Market rates |
| 2024 | 2.2 Crore | Market rates |
| 2025 | 2.44 Crore | Market rates |
| 2026 | 2.68 Crore | Market rates |
| 2027 | 3 Crore | Forecast |
| 2028 | 3.36 Crore | Forecast |
| 2029 | 3.78 Crore | Forecast |
| 2030 | 4.25 Crore | Forecast |
| 2031 | 4.79 Crore | Forecast |
Years marked forecast are projected from recent price growth.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to build a 1 Kanal house in Islamabad?
About PKR 2,68,10,697 for a fully finished single-storey house in 2026, with a likely range of PKR 2,45,77,439 to PKR 2,90,43,955.
What is the grey structure cost of a 1 Kanal house in Islamabad?
Around PKR 1,68,61,017 at 2026 rates. This covers the building shell and grey-stage labour, not finishing.
How much more does a double-storey 1 Kanal house cost?
A fully finished double-storey house comes to about PKR 4,89,07,488, compared with PKR 2,68,10,697 for a single storey.
Does this include the cost of the plot?
No. Land, approval fees, architect fees, utility connections and furniture are extra.