Construction cost calculator for India by city and specification
A 1,200 sq ft house at standard specification costs about 28.8 lakh rupees in Mumbai in 2026, before land, interiors and approvals.
Estimates the cost of building a house or commercial shell from built-up area, city tier and specification level, with a split across structure, finishes, services and external works.
How it is worked out: cost = built-up area x rate per sq ft for the city tier and specification
Indicative figures, last updated 10 September 2026. Check them against the local source before relying on them.
Questions people ask
What is the construction cost per sq ft in Mumbai?
For a standard specification in 2026, roughly 2,400 rupees per sq ft of built-up area for civil work with basic services, more for premium finishes. Interiors, land and approvals are on top.
What does the specification level change?
Structure is similar across levels. The difference is in flooring, doors and windows, sanitaryware, kitchen, electrical fittings and external finishes.
Does this include interiors and land?
No. It covers civil work with basic electrical and plumbing. Land, approvals, consultant fees, furniture and interior fit-out sit on top, and interiors alone often add 30 to 60% on a home.
Common values
| City tier | Basic | Standard | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1: Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru | 1,900 | 2,400 | 3,200 | 4,600 |
| Tier 2: Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata | 1,700 | 2,100 | 2,800 | 4,000 |
| Tier 3: Nashik, Nagpur, Jaipur, Indore and similar | 1,500 | 1,900 | 2,500 | 3,500 |
Built by 256 GRAYS, an interior architecture and 3D visualisation studio in Mumbai.