Typical prices a homeowner pays across India for materials (incl. GST) and labour. Researched 13 Oct 2026.
| Item | Typical rate |
|---|---|
| Cement, 50 kg bag Researched | ₹395–₹480 /bag |
| Sand (river or M-sand) Researched | ₹45–₹80 /cft |
| Aggregate, 20 mm Researched | ₹40–₹70 /cft |
| Red brick, standard Researched | ₹6–₹12 /brick |
| TMT steel Fe500 Researched | ₹56–₹74 /kg |
| Interior emulsion paint Researched | ₹200–₹380 /litre |
| Interior wall primer Researched | ₹100–₹155 /litre |
| Wall putty Researched | ₹18–₹30 /kg |
| Vitrified floor tiles (mid range) Researched | ₹50–₹110 /sq ft |
| Tile adhesive, 20 kg bag Starter | ₹350–₹600 /bag |
| Tile grout Starter | ₹60–₹150 /kg |
| 1 sq mm FR wire, 90 m coil (branded) Starter | ₹1,900–₹2,300 /coil |
| 1.5 sq mm FR wire, 90 m coil (branded) Starter | ₹3,490–₹3,900 /coil |
| 2.5 sq mm FR wire, 90 m coil (branded) Starter | ₹4,500–₹5,600 /coil |
| 4 sq mm FR wire, 90 m coil (branded) Starter | ₹7,000–₹8,800 /coil |
| Fly ash brick Researched | ₹5–₹9 /brick |
| AAC blocks Researched | ₹2,000–₹3,300 /m³ |
| Solid concrete block, 6 inch Starter | ₹35–₹55 /block |
| Ready-mix concrete M20 Researched | ₹5,100–₹5,900 /m³ |
| Binding wire Starter | ₹75–₹100 /kg |
| Ceramic wall tiles Researched | ₹40–₹70 /sq ft |
| Granite (flooring / counters) Researched | ₹80–₹150 /sq ft |
| Indian marble Researched | ₹115–₹190 /sq ft |
| Exterior emulsion paint Starter | ₹250–₹480 /litre |
| Plywood 18 mm BWP Researched | ₹95–₹170 /sq ft |
| Flush door shutter, 7×3 ft Researched | ₹2,000–₹6,000 /door |
| uPVC window Researched | ₹450–₹900 /sq ft |
| Aluminium sliding window Researched | ₹450–₹850 /sq ft |
| Plastic water tank Starter | ₹6–₹10 /litre |
| Item | Typical rate |
|---|---|
| Mason (mistri) Researched | ₹750–₹1,050 /day |
| Helper (labourer) Researched | ₹450–₹750 /day |
| Carpenter Researched | ₹700–₹1,250 /day |
| Electrical wiring labour, concealed (labour only) Researched | ₹40–₹100 /point |
| Bathroom plumbing work (concealed pipes + labour, excl. fittings) Researched | ₹15,000–₹30,000 /bathroom |
| Painting labour (putty, primer, 2 coats) Researched | ₹7–₹12 /sq ft |
| Tiling labour Researched | ₹20–₹50 /sq ft |
| Civil labour contract, grey structure (labour only) Researched | ₹300–₹500 /sq ft built-up |
| Bar bender Starter | ₹850–₹1,200 /day |
| Electrician Starter | ₹800–₹1,200 /day |
| Plumber Starter | ₹800–₹1,200 /day |
| Plastering labour Researched | ₹12–₹22 /sq ft |
| Interior painting, material + labour Starter | ₹18–₹32 /sq ft |
| Gypsum false ceiling, material + labour Researched | ₹75–₹150 /sq ft |
| Terrace waterproofing, material + labour Researched | ₹35–₹100 /sq ft |
| Full construction, basic finish Researched | ₹1,400–₹1,800 /sq ft built-up |
| Full construction, mid finish Researched | ₹1,800–₹2,800 /sq ft built-up |
| Full construction, premium finish Researched | ₹2,800–₹4,500 /sq ft built-up |