3 Marla house construction cost in Karachi (2026)
At 2026 market rates, building a 3 Marla single-storey house in Karachi costs about PKR 49,27,932 fully finished, with a likely range of PKR 44,58,484 to PKR 53,97,380. Grey structure alone is about PKR 27,24,618, and a semi-finished house is about PKR 36,52,979. A double-storey house, fully finished, comes to about PKR 82,63,567.
Assumes 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 kitchen and market-grade materials.
Cost of a 3 Marla house in Karachi by stage
| Stage | Estimate | Likely range | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey structure | PKR 27,24,618 (27.2 Lakh) | 25.8 Lakh – 28.7 Lakh | PKR 4,036 |
| Semi-finished | PKR 36,52,979 (36.5 Lakh) | 33.7 Lakh – 39.3 Lakh | PKR 5,412 |
| Fully finished | PKR 49,27,932 (49.3 Lakh) | 44.6 Lakh – 54 Lakh | PKR 7,301 |
| Fully finished, double storey | PKR 82,63,567 (82.6 Lakh) | 75.2 Lakh – 90.1 Lakh | PKR 6,121 |
Where the money goes (fully finished)
- Grey structurePKR 23,74,096 (48%)
- Boundary wall and gatePKR 4,51,222 (9%)
- Finishing workPKR 21,02,614 (43%)
| Item | Cost | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steel (Sariya) | 6,81,792 | 13.8% |
| Grey Labour | 6,22,393 | 12.6% |
| Cement | 5,13,570 | 10.4% |
| Wood Doors | 4,82,300 | 9.8% |
| Bricks (Eent) | 3,64,905 | 7.4% |
| Boundary Wall | 3,50,522 | 7.1% |
| Plumbing | 3,18,000 | 6.5% |
| Electrical | 2,38,500 | 4.8% |
3 Marla house cost in Karachi: 2021 to 2031
| Year | Fully finished cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21 Lakh | Market rates |
| 2022 | 28.6 Lakh | Market rates |
| 2023 | 36.6 Lakh | Market rates |
| 2024 | 40.7 Lakh | Market rates |
| 2025 | 45 Lakh | Market rates |
| 2026 | 49.3 Lakh | Market rates |
| 2027 | 55.1 Lakh | Forecast |
| 2028 | 61.8 Lakh | Forecast |
| 2029 | 69.4 Lakh | Forecast |
| 2030 | 78 Lakh | Forecast |
| 2031 | 87.9 Lakh | 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 3 Marla house in Karachi?
About PKR 49,27,932 for a fully finished single-storey house in 2026, with a likely range of PKR 44,58,484 to PKR 53,97,380.
What is the grey structure cost of a 3 Marla house in Karachi?
Around PKR 27,24,618 at 2026 rates. This covers the building shell and grey-stage labour, not finishing.
How much more does a double-storey 3 Marla house cost?
A fully finished double-storey house comes to about PKR 82,63,567, compared with PKR 49,27,932 for a single storey.
Does this include the cost of the plot?
No. Land, approval fees, architect fees, utility connections and furniture are extra.