1 Kanal house construction cost in Karachi (2026)
At 2026 market rates, building a 1 Kanal single-storey house in Karachi costs about PKR 2,61,98,497 fully finished, with a likely range of PKR 2,40,16,734 to PKR 2,83,80,260. Grey structure alone is about PKR 1,64,47,925, and a semi-finished house is about PKR 2,08,31,714. A double-storey house, fully finished, comes to about PKR 4,77,75,427.
Assumes 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 kitchens and market-grade materials.
Cost of a 1 Kanal house in Karachi by stage
| Stage | Estimate | Likely range | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey structure | PKR 1,64,47,925 (1.64 Crore) | 1.56 Crore – 1.73 Crore | PKR 3,655 |
| Semi-finished | PKR 2,08,31,714 (2.08 Crore) | 1.94 Crore – 2.22 Crore | PKR 4,629 |
| Fully finished | PKR 2,61,98,497 (2.62 Crore) | 2.4 Crore – 2.84 Crore | PKR 5,822 |
| Fully finished, double storey | PKR 4,77,75,427 (4.78 Crore) | 4.39 Crore – 5.17 Crore | PKR 5,308 |
Where the money goes (fully finished)
- Grey structurePKR 1,55,42,881 (59%)
- Boundary wall and gatePKR 10,05,744 (4%)
- Finishing workPKR 96,49,873 (37%)
| Item | Cost | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steel (Sariya) | 45,45,280 | 17.3% |
| Grey Labour | 38,64,861 | 14.8% |
| Cement | 34,23,800 | 13.1% |
| Bricks (Eent) | 24,32,700 | 9.3% |
| Electrical | 15,90,000 | 6.1% |
| Tiles + Fixing | 15,84,068 | 6% |
| Windows | 14,42,925 | 5.5% |
| Plumbing | 13,91,250 | 5.3% |
1 Kanal house cost in Karachi: 2021 to 2031
| Year | Fully finished cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.12 Crore | Market rates |
| 2022 | 1.53 Crore | Market rates |
| 2023 | 1.95 Crore | Market rates |
| 2024 | 2.15 Crore | Market rates |
| 2025 | 2.38 Crore | Market rates |
| 2026 | 2.62 Crore | Market rates |
| 2027 | 2.93 Crore | Forecast |
| 2028 | 3.28 Crore | Forecast |
| 2029 | 3.69 Crore | Forecast |
| 2030 | 4.15 Crore | Forecast |
| 2031 | 4.68 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 Karachi?
About PKR 2,61,98,497 for a fully finished single-storey house in 2026, with a likely range of PKR 2,40,16,734 to PKR 2,83,80,260.
What is the grey structure cost of a 1 Kanal house in Karachi?
Around PKR 1,64,47,925 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 4,77,75,427, compared with PKR 2,61,98,497 for a single storey.
Does this include the cost of the plot?
No. Land, approval fees, architect fees, utility connections and furniture are extra.