5 Marla House Construction Cost in Pakistan 2026

Detailed cost breakdown for 5 marla house construction. Material + labor split. City-wise rates. Quality tier comparisons.

5 Marla Cost by City (2026)

City	Grey Structure	Turnkey Standard	Turnkey Premium
Lahore	Rs 45-58 Lac	Rs 95 Lac - 1.35 Cr	Rs 1.4-2 Cr
Islamabad	Rs 50-65 Lac	Rs 1-1.5 Cr	Rs 1.55-2.2 Cr
Rawalpindi	Rs 45-58 Lac	Rs 95 Lac - 1.4 Cr	Rs 1.45-2 Cr
Multan/Faisalabad	Rs 40-52 Lac	Rs 85 Lac - 1.2 Cr	Rs 1.25-1.8 Cr

Cost Breakdown — Where Money Goes

Category	% of Total	5 Marla Turnkey Standard (Rs)
Structure (RCC + brickwork)	30-35%	30-42 Lac
Finishing (tiles, plaster, paint)	20-25%	20-32 Lac
Electrical + plumbing	10-12%	10-16 Lac
Doors + windows + woodwork	8-10%	8-13 Lac
Kitchen + bathrooms	10-12%	10-16 Lac
External works + boundary	5-7%	5-10 Lac
Labor + contractor fee	8-12%	8-16 Lac

Quality Tier Impact

Economy: Local tiles, basic sanitary, single-coat paint, MDF doors. Save 30-40% vs standard
Standard: Master/Sonex tiles, mid-range sanitary, plastic emulsion paint, ash/deodar doors
Premium: Imported tiles, Toto/Kohler sanitary, weathershield paint, solid wood doors. Add 30-50%
Luxury: Italian marble, designer sanitary, decorative finishes, oak/teak doors. Add 80-150%

FAQs

What inflates 5 marla cost most?

Imported finishing materials (Italian marble, German sanitary). Steel + cement prices. Premium location costs. Custom design fees.

Can I save on 5 marla construction?

Yes — use local tier-1 materials (Master, Sonex, Stockist), avoid premium imports, build standard layouts (avoid custom shapes), bulk-buy materials.

Is contractor fee separate?

In turnkey contracts, contractor fee (8-12%) is bundled. In grey-structure contracts, finishing is owner-managed, contractor fee is on structure only.