5 Marla house construction cost in Karachi (2026)
At 2026 market rates, building a 5 Marla single-storey house in Karachi costs about PKR 76,30,712 fully finished, with a likely range of PKR 69,36,279 to PKR 83,25,144. Grey structure alone is about PKR 44,00,983, and a semi-finished house is about PKR 57,82,468. A double-storey house, fully finished, comes to about PKR 1,31,36,223.
Assumes 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 kitchen and market-grade materials.
Cost of a 5 Marla house in Karachi by stage
| Stage | Estimate | Likely range | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey structure | PKR 44,00,983 (44 Lakh) | 41.7 Lakh – 46.3 Lakh | PKR 3,912 |
| Semi-finished | PKR 57,82,468 (57.8 Lakh) | 53.6 Lakh – 62 Lakh | PKR 5,140 |
| Fully finished | PKR 76,30,712 (76.3 Lakh) | 69.4 Lakh – 83.3 Lakh | PKR 6,783 |
| Fully finished, double storey | PKR 1,31,36,223 (1.31 Crore) | 1.2 Crore – 1.43 Crore | PKR 5,838 |
Where the money goes (fully finished)
- Grey structurePKR 39,48,461 (52%)
- Boundary wall and gatePKR 5,53,222 (7%)
- Finishing workPKR 31,29,029 (41%)
| Item | Cost | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steel (Sariya) | 11,36,320 | 14.9% |
| Grey Labour | 10,28,956 | 13.5% |
| Cement | 8,55,950 | 11.2% |
| Bricks (Eent) | 6,08,175 | 8% |
| Wood Doors | 5,78,760 | 7.6% |
| Plumbing | 4,96,875 | 6.5% |
| Boundary Wall | 4,52,522 | 5.9% |
| Electrical | 3,97,500 | 5.2% |
5 Marla house cost in Karachi: 2021 to 2031
| Year | Fully finished cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 32.5 Lakh | Market rates |
| 2022 | 44.2 Lakh | Market rates |
| 2023 | 56.6 Lakh | Market rates |
| 2024 | 62.8 Lakh | Market rates |
| 2025 | 69.5 Lakh | Market rates |
| 2026 | 76.3 Lakh | Market rates |
| 2027 | 85.4 Lakh | Forecast |
| 2028 | 95.7 Lakh | Forecast |
| 2029 | 1.08 Crore | Forecast |
| 2030 | 1.21 Crore | Forecast |
| 2031 | 1.36 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 5 Marla house in Karachi?
About PKR 76,30,712 for a fully finished single-storey house in 2026, with a likely range of PKR 69,36,279 to PKR 83,25,144.
What is the grey structure cost of a 5 Marla house in Karachi?
Around PKR 44,00,983 at 2026 rates. This covers the building shell and grey-stage labour, not finishing.
How much more does a double-storey 5 Marla house cost?
A fully finished double-storey house comes to about PKR 1,31,36,223, compared with PKR 76,30,712 for a single storey.
Does this include the cost of the plot?
No. Land, approval fees, architect fees, utility connections and furniture are extra.