Cost of Building a 2-Bedroom Bungalow in Nigeria (2026)
Building a 2-bedroom bungalow in Nigeria costs between ₦33.9M and ₦84.4M in 2026, depending on the city and finish level. A standard-finish 2-bedroom bungalow in Lekki, Lagos comes to about ₦48.7M (96 m², ₦507,790/m²).
2-bedroom bungalow cost by city (2026)
| Area | Basic | Standard | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lekki, Lagos | ₦38.1M | ₦48.7M | ₦80.3M |
| Ajah, Lagos | ₦36.9M | ₦47.3M | ₦78.2M |
| Ikorodu, Lagos | ₦34.5M | ₦44.3M | ₦73.6M |
| Maitama, FCT Abuja | ₦40.2M | ₦51.3M | ₦84.4M |
| Gwarinpa, FCT Abuja | ₦37.5M | ₦48.1M | ₦79.4M |
| Port Harcourt GRA, Rivers | ₦38.8M | ₦49.7M | ₦82.1M |
| Ibadan - Bodija, Oyo | ₦33.9M | ₦43.6M | ₦72.5M |
| Independence Layout, Enugu | ₦35.8M | ₦46.1M | ₦76.5M |
| Nassarawa GRA, Kano | ₦35.7M | ₦46.1M | ₦76.8M |
Includes foundation, structure, roofing, finishes, electrical & plumbing, fence and gate and a 7.5% contingency.
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For a standard-finish 2-bedroom bungalow in Lekki, finishes and the structure take the biggest share of the budget:
| Element | Share | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 12.5% | ₦6,076,485 |
| Structure | 18.4% | ₦8,970,551 |
| Finishes | 26.9% | ₦13,097,206 |
| Services | 14.2% | ₦6,908,460 |
| External Works | 17.0% | ₦8,302,974 |
| Prelims & Contingency | 11.1% | ₦5,392,177 |
| Total | 100% | ₦48,747,853 |
Materials needed for a 2-bedroom bungalow
Approximate quantities for the foundation, frame, walls, plastering and floor screeds (fence excluded from blocks where noted):
| Material | Approx. quantity | Cost at today's prices |
|---|---|---|
| Cement (50kg bags) | 494 bags | ₦6,326,656 |
| Sandcrete blocks (6" & 9") | 5,612 blocks | ₦5,050,737 |
| Iron rods | 1.3 tonnes | ₦1,072,000 |
| Sharp sand | 89 tonnes | ₦1,160,770 |
| Granite | 66 tonnes | ₦1,317,400 |
Prices move every month — cement is ₦12,800 per bag this month. Check the live material price tracker before you buy.
How much does it cost to roof a 2-bedroom bungalow?
| Roof type | Roofing cost | Total house cost |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminium longspan | ₦3.6M | ₦48.7M |
| Stone-coated tiles | ₦4.1M | ₦49.3M |
| Concrete deck (flat roof) | ₦5.4M | ₦50.9M |
With or without a Boys' Quarters (BQ)?
Most 2-bedroom bungalows in Lagos and Abuja are built with a BQ. Adding a 2-room BQ with kitchenette and toilet costs about ₦17.8M: ₦48.7M without, ₦66.6M with.
How long does it take to build?
With steady funding, about 5 months:
| Phase | Months | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Site preparation | 1–1 | ₦0.8M |
| Foundation | 1–1 | ₦6.1M |
| Structure | 1–3 | ₦5.4M |
| Roofing | 3–3 | ₦3.6M |
| Services 1st fix | 3–4 | ₦3.1M |
| Plastering & screeding | 4–4 | ₦2.6M |
| Interior finishes | 4–5 | ₦10.5M |
| Services 2nd fix | 5–5 | ₦3.8M |
| External works | 5–5 | ₦8.3M |
| Snagging & handover | 5–5 | ₦4.6M |
Can your salary build it?
Saving half of a ₦1,000,000 monthly income, a basic-finish 2-bedroom bungalow in Ikorodu would take about 5.7 years to fund. Building in phases spreads the cost — the My House Cost NG report shows exactly what each stage needs.
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How much does it cost to build a 2-bedroom bungalow in Nigeria?
About ₦48.7M for a standard-finish 2-bedroom bungalow in Lekki, Lagos and ₦48.1M in Gwarinpa, Abuja in 2026.
How many bags of cement can build a 2-bedroom bungalow?
Roughly 494 bags of 50kg cement for the foundation, frame, blockwork, plastering and screeding.
How much does it cost to roof a 2-bedroom bungalow in Nigeria?
About ₦3.6M with aluminium longspan and ₦4.1M with stone-coated tiles, including timber and labour.
What is the cost per square metre of a 2-bedroom bungalow?
Around ₦507,790 per m² in Lekki for standard finishing.
How much is a 2-bedroom bungalow in US dollars?
About $32,499 at ₦1,500 to $1.
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