For a 2,025 sq ft double-storey 5 Marla Lahore house, Zameen's model updated 9 September 2026 shows PKR 94.92 lakh complete and PKR 57.75 lakh for grey structure. A March 2026 Lahore professional guide places standard turnkey 5 Marla work at PKR 1.3–1.7 crore. The gap reflects specification and scope, so use PKR 95 lakh–1.70 crore only as a research band, not a quote.
Estimate the grey-structure portion
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Keep three costs separate
| Budget | Typical scope | Does this site calculate it? |
|---|---|---|
| Plot price | Land only, plus transfer and taxes | No |
| Grey structure | Structural shell and agreed rough works | Yes |
| Complete / turnkey | Grey structure plus specified finishes and fixtures | No; use a room-by-room specification and BOQ |
Key assumptions
- Zameen example: 2,025 sq ft, double storey, three bedrooms, four bathrooms, two kitchens, two living rooms and one drawing room.
- Website comparison: the same 2,025 sq ft entered as total covered area, standard quality, Lahore and two storeys.
- The 5 Marla label does not determine area: confirm 225 or 272.25 sq ft per Marla and measure each floor.
Worked grey-structure calculation
Website effective rate = PKR 3,350 × 1.00 Lahore × 1.06 double storey = PKR 3,551/sq ft
Grey estimate = 2,025 × PKR 3,551 = PKR 7,190,775 (PKR 71.91 lakh)
Why complete estimates differ by tens of lakhs
Turnkey prices react to tile allowance, doors and windows, kitchen and wardrobes, sanitary brands, electrical fixtures, paint system, ceiling, elevation, solar readiness, heating or cooling provision and contractor overhead. “A-grade” is not measurable until these items are written down.
| Source/model | Scope | Observed amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zameen, updated 9 Sep | Complete, stated 2,025 sq ft example | PKR 94.92 lakh |
| QualityGhar, 19 Mar | Standard turnkey 5 Marla band | PKR 1.3–1.7 crore |
| This site | Grey structure only, illustrative | PKR 71.91 lakh |
Budgeting checklist
- Freeze the approved plan and floor-by-floor covered area.
- Write a finish schedule with brand, model or allowance for every visible item.
- Price grey structure, finishes, design/approval, utilities and contingency separately.
- Ask whether tax, contractor fee, escalation and debris removal are included.
- Keep a contingency based on project risk; do not hide it inside a rate.
Do not use the grey calculator as a turnkey quote
The site's formula covers only the stated grey-structure rate. Adding an arbitrary percentage for finishing can be misleading because finish selections are not proportional to shell cost.
Questions people ask
How much will it cost to build a 5-Marla house in Lahore in 2026?
Two current sources place the stated complete-house examples between about PKR 94.92 lakh and PKR 1.70 crore. Covered area, specification and exclusions explain much of the spread.
How much is the grey structure only?
Zameen's 2,025 sq ft example is PKR 57.75 lakh; this site's illustrative standard model for the same area is PKR 71.91 lakh.
Is the plot included?
No. Land, transfer, taxes, design, approvals and many utility costs are outside construction unless explicitly added.
Sources and limitations
- Zameen — 5 Marla complete construction cost, LahoreObserved 17 September 2026; source says prices updated 9 September 2026. It shows 2,025 sq ft and PKR 94.92 lakh for its stated specification.
- Zameen — 5 Marla grey construction cost, LahoreObserved 17 September 2026; source says prices updated 9 September 2026. It shows 2,025 sq ft, PKR 57.75 lakh and PKR 2,852/sq ft.
- QualityGhar — Lahore house construction cost guidePublished 19 March 2026; reports PKR 3,000–3,600/sq ft grey and PKR 6,500–8,500/sq ft standard turnkey, with a 5 Marla turnkey example of PKR 1.3–1.7 crore.
- Lahore Development Authority — building regulations and formsOfficial local-rule context. Coverage, setbacks, parking and permitted floors must be checked for the particular plot and society.
Prices are observations or published estimates, not guaranteed transaction values or quotations. Source scope and dates are stated so a reviewer can repeat the check.