Cost of Building a 4-Bedroom Bungalow in Nigeria (2026)
Building a 4-bedroom bungalow + BQ in Nigeria costs between ₦60.1M and ₦138.3M in 2026, depending on the city and finish level. A standard-finish 4-bedroom bungalow + BQ in Lekki, Lagos comes to about ₦82.5M (152 m², ₦542,489/m²).
4-bedroom bungalow cost by city (2026)
| Area | Basic | Standard | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lekki, Lagos | ₦67.8M | ₦82.5M | ₦131.6M |
| Ajah, Lagos | ₦65.6M | ₦80.0M | ₦128.0M |
| Ikorodu, Lagos | ₦61.2M | ₦74.8M | ₦120.3M |
| Maitama, FCT Abuja | ₦71.5M | ₦86.8M | ₦138.3M |
| Gwarinpa, FCT Abuja | ₦66.6M | ₦81.2M | ₦130.0M |
| Port Harcourt GRA, Rivers | ₦68.9M | ₦84.0M | ₦134.4M |
| Ibadan - Bodija, Oyo | ₦60.1M | ₦73.6M | ₦118.5M |
| Independence Layout, Enugu | ₦63.6M | ₦77.8M | ₦125.1M |
| Nassarawa GRA, Kano | ₦63.3M | ₦77.7M | ₦125.6M |
Includes foundation, structure, roofing, finishes, electrical & plumbing, fence and gate, a 2-room BQ and a 7.5% contingency.
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For a standard-finish 4-bedroom bungalow + BQ in Lekki, finishes and the structure take the biggest share of the budget:
| Element | Share | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 10.4% | ₦8,545,879 |
| Structure | 15.6% | ₦12,890,873 |
| Finishes | 21.9% | ₦18,098,495 |
| Services | 11.7% | ₦9,661,020 |
| External Works | 29.2% | ₦24,044,309 |
| Prelims & Contingency | 11.2% | ₦9,217,771 |
| Total | 100% | ₦82,458,347 |
Materials needed for a 4-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) | 647 bags | ₦8,279,040 |
| Sandcrete blocks (6" & 9") | 6,336 blocks | ₦5,702,022 |
| Iron rods | 2.0 tonnes | ₦1,592,000 |
| Sharp sand | 114 tonnes | ₦1,476,670 |
| Granite | 85 tonnes | ₦1,701,000 |
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 4-bedroom bungalow?
| Roof type | Roofing cost | Total house cost |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminium longspan | ₦5.5M | ₦82.5M |
| Stone-coated tiles | ₦6.4M | ₦83.6M |
| Concrete deck (flat roof) | ₦8.4M | ₦85.7M |
With or without a Boys' Quarters (BQ)?
Most 4-bedroom bungalows in Lagos and Abuja are built with a BQ. Adding a 2-room BQ with kitchenette and toilet costs about ₦17.8M: ₦64.6M without, ₦82.5M with.
How long does it take to build?
With steady funding, about 6 months:
| Phase | Months | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Site preparation | 1–1 | ₦1.4M |
| Foundation | 1–2 | ₦8.5M |
| Structure | 2–3 | ₦7.4M |
| Roofing | 3–4 | ₦5.5M |
| Services 1st fix | 4–4 | ₦4.3M |
| Plastering & screeding | 4–5 | ₦3.6M |
| Interior finishes | 5–6 | ₦14.5M |
| Services 2nd fix | 6–6 | ₦5.3M |
| External works | 5–6 | ₦24.0M |
| Snagging & handover | 6–6 | ₦7.8M |
Can your salary build it?
Saving half of a ₦1,000,000 monthly income, a basic-finish 4-bedroom bungalow in Ikorodu would take about 10.2 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 4-bedroom bungalow in Nigeria?
About ₦82.5M for a standard-finish 4-bedroom bungalow + BQ in Lekki, Lagos and ₦81.2M in Gwarinpa, Abuja in 2026.
How many bags of cement can build a 4-bedroom bungalow?
Roughly 647 bags of 50kg cement for the foundation, frame, blockwork, plastering and screeding.
How much does it cost to roof a 4-bedroom bungalow in Nigeria?
About ₦5.5M with aluminium longspan and ₦6.4M with stone-coated tiles, including timber and labour.
What is the cost per square metre of a 4-bedroom bungalow?
Around ₦542,489 per m² in Lekki for standard finishing.
How much is a 4-bedroom bungalow in US dollars?
About $54,972 at ₦1,500 to $1.
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