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Cost per Sq Ft Benchmark Sheet

India-specific cost ranges across finish tiers, 6 cities, and 5 scope types — updated for 2026. Includes a quick estimator for range-based budget planning.

National Benchmarks

Pan-India cost range per sq ft by finish tier. Use as the first-order filter before applying city adjustments.

Essential / Basic
₹1,200 – ₹1,800 / sq ft
Basic modular work, simple finishes
Budget homes
Functional Premium
₹1,800 – ₹2,800 / sq ft
Better materials, lighting, ceiling
Urban apartments
Premium
₹2,800 – ₹4,500 / sq ft
Custom design, premium finishes
High-end apartments / villas
Luxury
₹4,500 – ₹8,000+ / sq ft
Bespoke design, high-end materials
Luxury homes

City-wise Benchmarks

Typical ₹ / sq ft ranges across 6 major cities for each finish tier.

CityEssential / BasicFunctional PremiumPremiumLuxury
Mumbai₹1,600 – ₹2,200₹2,500 – ₹3,500₹3,500 – ₹5,500₹5,500 – ₹8,500
Bengaluru₹1,400 – ₹2,000₹2,200 – ₹3,200₹3,200 – ₹5,000₹5,000 – ₹8,000
Delhi NCR₹1,400 – ₹2,000₹2,000 – ₹3,200₹3,200 – ₹5,000₹5,000 – ₹8,000
Hyderabad₹1,300 – ₹1,900₹1,900 – ₹2,800₹2,800 – ₹4,200₹4,200 – ₹7,000
Chennai₹1,300 – ₹1,900₹1,800 – ₹2,600₹2,600 – ₹4,000₹4,000 – ₹6,800
Pune₹1,300 – ₹1,900₹1,800 – ₹2,700₹2,700 – ₹4,200₹4,200 – ₹7,000

Ranges are inclusive of materials, labour, and basic project management. Exclude appliances, loose décor, and statutory fees.

Scope Benchmarks

How scope definition shifts the effective cost per sq ft — use to anchor client conversations early.

Scope Type₹ / sq ft RangeNotes
Modular only₹900 – ₹1,800Basic storage units only
Semi-turnkey₹1,500 – ₹2,800Includes lighting and ceiling
Full turnkey₹2,000 – ₹4,500Complete execution
Premium turnkey₹3,500 – ₹6,500+High-end customisation
Luxury turnkey₹5,000 – ₹8,000+Bespoke interiors

How to Use These Benchmarks

  1. 1Start with the tier: Based on client brief and lifestyle, pick Essential, Functional Premium, Premium, or Luxury. This is your first filter.
  2. 2Apply the city range: Rates in Mumbai and Bengaluru run ~20–30% higher than Hyderabad / Chennai / Pune. Use the city table to narrow the range.
  3. 3Validate against scope: A full turnkey sits at ₹2,000–4,500 / sq ft — regardless of city, if the client only wants modular, pull that down to ₹900–1,800.
  4. 4Add contingency + GST: Always present clients a range with 8–15% contingency and 18% GST clearly stated. Use the Quick Estimator tab for this.
  5. 5Never present as a quote: These are planning benchmarks. The actual project cost must come from a detailed BOQ validated against drawings and site conditions.

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