Building Cost per Square Metre in Nigeria (2026): Lagos, Abuja & More
Building costs about ₦298,247–₦659,021 per m² in Nigeria in 2026, depending on location and finish. In Abuja, a standard 5-bedroom duplex works out at about ₦398,706/m² in Gwarinpa and ₦426,652/m² in Maitama.
Lagos
| Area | Build cost / m² (5-bed duplex) | Sale price / m² |
|---|---|---|
| Lekki | ₦405,167 | ₦940,000 |
| Ikoyi | ₦424,055 | ₦5,750,000 |
| Victoria Island | ₦424,754 | ₦2,880,000 |
| Ajah | ₦392,844 | ₦630,000 |
| Ibeju-Lekki | ₦385,776 | ₦525,000 |
| Epe | ₦375,766 | ₦330,000 |
| Ikeja | ₦389,941 | ₦1,560,000 |
| Magodo | ₦389,941 | ₦1,425,000 |
| Gbagada | ₦384,636 | ₦1,175,000 |
| Yaba | ₦385,285 | ₦1,075,000 |
| Surulere | ₦380,484 | ₦1,175,000 |
| Ikorodu | ₦367,305 | ₦270,000 |
| Badagry | ₦370,821 | ₦215,000 |
FCT Abuja
| Area | Build cost / m² (5-bed duplex) | Sale price / m² |
|---|---|---|
| Maitama | ₦426,652 | ₦3,500,000 |
| Asokoro | ₦426,652 | ₦2,300,000 |
| Wuse | ₦414,296 | ₦2,300,000 |
| Jabi | ₦410,005 | ₦1,250,000 |
| Gwarinpa | ₦398,706 | ₦945,000 |
| Lokogoma | ₦392,024 | ₦620,000 |
| Lugbe | ₦386,712 | ₦545,000 |
| Kubwa | ₦386,712 | ₦490,000 |
Rivers
| Area | Build cost / m² (5-bed duplex) | Sale price / m² |
|---|---|---|
| Port Harcourt GRA | ₦412,435 | ₦1,090,000 |
| Trans-Amadi | ₦401,627 | ₦950,000 |
| Rumuokoro | ₦394,271 | ₦545,000 |
| Eleme | ₦392,389 | ₦430,000 |
Ogun
| Area | Build cost / m² (5-bed duplex) | Sale price / m² |
|---|---|---|
| Mowe / Ofada | ₦366,283 | ₦430,000 |
| Ibafo | ₦365,655 | ₦420,000 |
| Sango-Ota | ₦361,371 | ₦300,000 |
| Abeokuta | ₦357,191 | ₦400,000 |
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