A 5 marla double storey house costs about Rs 12,240,000 to build in Lahore at standard (B category) rates stored on 26 September 2026. That is 1,913 sq ft of covered area at Rs 6,400 a sq ft, half for grey structure and half for finishing. A single storey costs about Rs 6,120,000.
The calculator starts at 5 marla, double storey. Change the storeys, the quality or the city, or enter the covered area from your approved map for a closer figure.
5 marla house cost by quality
Double storey, 1,913 sq ft covered (85% of a 1,125 sq ft plot on each floor), Lahore rates:
| Quality | Grey structure | Finishing | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| A category | Rs 6,885,000 | Rs 9,562,500 | Rs 16,447,500 |
| B category | Rs 6,120,000 | Rs 6,120,000 | Rs 12,240,000 |
| C category | Rs 5,355,000 | Rs 3,825,000 | Rs 9,180,000 |
A single storey on the same plot has 956 sq ft covered and costs half these figures, for example Rs 6,120,000 at B category. Stairs and a roof room add to the covered area, so check your map.
Which 5 marla is your plot?
The size of a marla changes the covered area. Most housing societies, including DHA and Bahria Town, sell 5 marla as 1,125 sq ft (25 x 45 ft). Plots measured on the revenue marla of 272.25 sq ft are 1,361 sq ft. On that larger plot a double storey has about 2,314 sq ft covered and costs about Rs 14,810,400 at B category rates, against Rs 12,240,000 on a society plot.
Pick the marla size in the calculator. To check the plot size in sq ft, use marla to square feet.
Bricks, cement and steel for a 5 marla double storey
Grey structure quantities by thumb rule for 1,913 sq ft of covered area.
| Item | Per sq ft | For 1,913 sq ft | Cost at 26 September 2026 rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricks | 20.0 bricks | 38,250 bricks | Rs 765,000 |
| Cement | 0.40 bags | 765 bags | Rs 1,109,250 |
| Steel (sarya) | 3.3 kg | 6,311 kg | Rs 1,653,548 |
| Sand | 1.8 cft | 3,443 cft | Rs 275,400 |
| Crush (bajri) | 1.2 cft | 2,295 cft | Rs 298,350 |
| Grey structure labour | Rs 450 | Rs 860,625 |
Round up when you order. Bricks and cement are usually bought in lots as the work goes on, so prices can change during the build. Steel is often bought at once for the foundation and ground floor roof.
Where the money goes
On a 5 marla double storey at B category, the grey structure is Rs 6,120,000. Materials and labour from the table come to about Rs 4,962,173. Steel is the biggest single item at about Rs 1,653,548, then cement at Rs 1,109,250 and labour at Rs 860,625. The rest, about Rs 1,157,828, pays for shuttering, pipes, water, curing and the contractor's margin.
On small plots, the fixed costs of a house (stairs, water tanks, gate, kitchen and at least two bathrooms) are spread over fewer sq ft. That is why the cost per sq ft of a 3 or 5 marla house is often a little higher in practice than for a 10 marla house of the same quality.
5 marla questions
What is the cost of a 5 marla grey structure?
About Rs 6,120,000 for a double storey of 1,913 sq ft at Rs 3,200 a sq ft in Lahore, or Rs 3,060,000 for a single storey. Economy grey structure at Rs 2,800 a sq ft brings the double storey to Rs 5,355,000.
How many bricks are needed for a 5 marla house?
About 38,000 bricks for a double storey framed house of 1,913 sq ft, at 20 bricks per sq ft. A single storey needs about 19,000. Load bearing houses without RCC columns need more, and boundary walls are extra.
How much steel is used in a 5 marla house?
About 6,311 kg for a double storey at 3.3 kg per sq ft of covered area. At Rs 262 a kg that is about Rs 1,653,548. The exact figure depends on the structural drawings, so ask your engineer for the bar bending schedule.
What is the covered area of a 5 marla double storey house?
The calculator uses 85% of a 1,125 sq ft plot on each floor, which gives about 1,913 sq ft for two floors. Stairs and a roof room can add more. Society by-laws fix the front and back open spaces, so the covered area on your approved map is the figure to use.
Last reviewed 9 October 2026. Results are estimates; official notices always take precedence.