Typical prices a homeowner pays in Shimoga district for materials (incl. GST) and labour. Researched 13 Oct 2026.
| Item | Typical rate |
|---|---|
| Cement, 50 kg bag State | ₹407–₹476 /bag |
| Sand (river or M-sand) State | ₹45–₹65 /cft |
| Aggregate, 20 mm State | ₹41–₹73 /cft |
| Red brick, standard State | ₹9–₹11 /brick |
| TMT steel Fe500 State | ₹57–₹80 /kg |
| Interior emulsion paint State | ₹181–₹376 /litre |
| Interior wall primer National | ₹100–₹155 /litre |
| Wall putty National | ₹18–₹30 /kg |
| Vitrified floor tiles (mid range) State | ₹62–₹115 /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 Adjusted | ₹5–₹10 /brick |
| AAC blocks Adjusted | ₹2,120–₹3,498 /m³ |
| Solid concrete block, 6 inch Adjusted | ₹37–₹58 /block |
| Ready-mix concrete M20 Adjusted | ₹5,406–₹6,254 /m³ |
| Binding wire Starter | ₹75–₹100 /kg |
| Ceramic wall tiles National | ₹40–₹70 /sq ft |
| Granite (flooring / counters) Adjusted | ₹85–₹159 /sq ft |
| Indian marble Adjusted | ₹122–₹201 /sq ft |
| Exterior emulsion paint Starter | ₹250–₹480 /litre |
| Plywood 18 mm BWP National | ₹95–₹170 /sq ft |
| Flush door shutter, 7×3 ft National | ₹2,000–₹6,000 /door |
| uPVC window National | ₹450–₹900 /sq ft |
| Aluminium sliding window National | ₹450–₹850 /sq ft |
| Plastic water tank Starter | ₹6–₹10 /litre |
| Item | Typical rate |
|---|---|
| Mason (mistri) State | ₹735–₹1,056 /day |
| Helper (labourer) Adjusted | ₹477–₹795 /day |
| Carpenter Adjusted | ₹742–₹1,325 /day |
| Electrical wiring labour, concealed (labour only) Adjusted | ₹42–₹106 /point |
| Bathroom plumbing work (concealed pipes + labour, excl. fittings) Adjusted | ₹15,900–₹31,800 /bathroom |
| Painting labour (putty, primer, 2 coats) Adjusted | ₹7–₹13 /sq ft |
| Tiling labour Adjusted | ₹21–₹53 /sq ft |
| Civil labour contract, grey structure (labour only) Adjusted | ₹318–₹530 /sq ft built-up |
| Bar bender Adjusted | ₹901–₹1,272 /day |
| Electrician Adjusted | ₹848–₹1,272 /day |
| Plumber Adjusted | ₹848–₹1,272 /day |
| Plastering labour Adjusted | ₹13–₹23 /sq ft |
| Interior painting, material + labour Adjusted | ₹19–₹34 /sq ft |
| Gypsum false ceiling, material + labour Adjusted | ₹80–₹159 /sq ft |
| Terrace waterproofing, material + labour Adjusted | ₹37–₹106 /sq ft |
| Full construction, basic finish Adjusted | ₹1,484–₹1,908 /sq ft built-up |
| Full construction, mid finish Adjusted | ₹1,908–₹2,968 /sq ft built-up |
| Full construction, premium finish Adjusted | ₹2,968–₹4,770 /sq ft built-up |