2026 cost guide · updated October 2026

How much does exterior painting cost in India?

Exterior primer and two coats of weatherproof paint on outside walls, material and labour.

Typical cost in India · 2 BHK (1,000 sq ft), mid finish

₹17,200–₹26,900

For a typical tier-2 city. Metros cost more and small towns less — pick your city below.

Got a quote for exterior painting?Upload it — we check every line against these rates. Check it free

Exterior painting cost by home size

Material + labour, incl. GST

Home	Basic	Mid	Premium
1 BHK 600 sq ft · 833 sq ft	₹10,000–₹15,000	₹13,300–₹20,800	₹20,800–₹33,300
2 BHK 1,000 sq ft · 1,075 sq ft	₹12,900–₹19,400	₹17,200–₹26,900	₹26,900–₹43,000
3 BHK 1,500 sq ft · 1,317 sq ft	₹15,800–₹23,700	₹21,100–₹32,900	₹32,900–₹52,700
4 BHK 2,200 sq ft · 1,595 sq ft	₹19,100–₹28,700	₹25,500–₹39,900	₹39,900–₹63,800

Rates used

Rate	Basic	Mid	Premium
Per sq ft exterior wall	₹12–₹18	₹16–₹25	₹25–₹40

Exterior painting cost in major cities

2 BHK (1,000 sq ft), mid finish

City	Cost level	Typical cost
Delhi Delhi	1.35×	₹23,200–₹36,300
Mumbai Maharashtra	1.45×	₹24,900–₹39,000
Bengaluru Karnataka	1.25×	₹21,500–₹33,600
Hyderabad Telangana	1.15×	₹19,800–₹30,900
Chennai Tamil Nadu	1.2×	₹20,600–₹32,300
Kolkata West Bengal	1×	₹17,200–₹26,900
Pune Maharashtra	1.2×	₹20,600–₹32,300
Ahmedabad Gujarat	0.9×	₹15,500–₹24,200
Jaipur Rajasthan	0.95×	₹16,300–₹25,500
Lucknow Uttar Pradesh	0.9×	₹15,500–₹24,200
Kochi Kerala	1.28×	₹22,000–₹34,400
Indore Madhya Pradesh	0.91×	₹15,700–₹24,500

See the cost in your city

Delhi Mumbai Bengaluru Hyderabad Chennai Kolkata Pune Ahmedabad Jaipur Lucknow Kanpur Nagpur Indore Bhopal Surat Vadodara

More cities and every state

What affects the cost

Wall area and number of floors
Scaffolding or rope access
Crack filling and repairs needed
Paint range: standard or weatherproof elastomeric
Season — monsoon delays

Red flags in a quote

No crack repair before painting
Scaffolding charged separately at the end
Paint product not named
No warranty on weatherproof paint

Questions to ask

Is crack filling and surface repair included?
Who provides scaffolding?
Which paint product, and what warranty?
How many coats?

Frequently asked questions

How much does exterior painting cost for a 2 BHK in India?

For a 2 BHK of about 1,000 sq ft, exterior painting typically costs ₹12,900–₹19,400 basic, ₹17,200–₹26,900 mid and ₹26,900–₹43,000 premium in India.

What does this price include?

Exterior primer and two coats of weatherproof paint on outside walls, material and labour.

When is the best time to paint exteriors?

In dry weather — avoid the monsoon, as paint needs dry walls to bond and cure.

How can I tell if my quote is fair?

Upload it to GenuineRate. Every line is compared with market rates for your city, and you get what's overpriced, what's missing and a message to send — free during early access.

Interior painting cost

Putty, primer and two coats on interior walls and ceilings, material and labour, for the whole home

Waterproofing cost

Terrace and bathroom waterproofing, material and labour

Check if your painter is overcharging

What we check, and common overcharges

Find shops

Top 10 with address, phone and directions