Cost of Building a 5-Bedroom Bungalow in Nigeria (2026)
Building a 5-bedroom bungalow + BQ in Nigeria costs between ₦65.2M and ₦151.9M in 2026, depending on the city and finish level. A standard-finish 5-bedroom bungalow + BQ in Lekki, Lagos comes to about ₦90.2M (180 m², ₦501,143/m²).
5-bedroom bungalow cost by city (2026)
| Area | Basic | Standard | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lekki, Lagos | ₦73.6M | ₦90.2M | ₦144.5M |
| Ajah, Lagos | ₦71.2M | ₦87.5M | ₦140.5M |
| Ikorodu, Lagos | ₦66.3M | ₦81.8M | ₦132.1M |
| Maitama, FCT Abuja | ₦77.5M | ₦95.0M | ₦151.9M |
| Gwarinpa, FCT Abuja | ₦72.2M | ₦88.8M | ₦142.7M |
| Port Harcourt GRA, Rivers | ₦74.7M | ₦91.8M | ₦147.5M |
| Ibadan - Bodija, Oyo | ₦65.2M | ₦80.5M | ₦130.1M |
| Independence Layout, Enugu | ₦68.9M | ₦85.1M | ₦137.3M |
| Nassarawa GRA, Kano | ₦68.6M | ₦85.0M | ₦137.8M |
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 5-bedroom bungalow + BQ in Lekki, finishes and the structure take the biggest share of the budget:
| Element | Share | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 10.8% | ₦9,727,946 |
| Structure | 16.4% | ₦14,782,736 |
| Finishes | 22.8% | ₦20,546,381 |
| Services | 12.2% | ₦11,037,300 |
| External Works | 26.7% | ₦24,044,309 |
| Prelims & Contingency | 11.2% | ₦10,066,999 |
| Total | 100% | ₦90,205,671 |
Materials needed for a 5-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) | 719 bags | ₦9,207,808 |
| Sandcrete blocks (6" & 9") | 6,647 blocks | ₦5,981,904 |
| Iron rods | 2.3 tonnes | ₦1,856,000 |
| Sharp sand | 125 tonnes | ₦1,620,450 |
| Granite | 94 tonnes | ₦1,886,800 |
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 5-bedroom bungalow?
| Roof type | Roofing cost | Total house cost |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminium longspan | ₦6.5M | ₦90.2M |
| Stone-coated tiles | ₦7.5M | ₦91.5M |
| Concrete deck (flat roof) | ₦9.9M | ₦94.1M |
With or without a Boys' Quarters (BQ)?
Most 5-bedroom bungalows in Lagos and Abuja are built with a BQ. Adding a 2-room BQ with kitchenette and toilet costs about ₦17.8M: ₦72.4M without, ₦90.2M with.
How long does it take to build?
With steady funding, about 6 months:
| Phase | Months | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Site preparation | 1–1 | ₦1.5M |
| Foundation | 1–2 | ₦9.7M |
| Structure | 2–3 | ₦8.3M |
| Roofing | 3–4 | ₦6.5M |
| Services 1st fix | 4–4 | ₦5.0M |
| Plastering & screeding | 4–5 | ₦4.1M |
| Interior finishes | 5–6 | ₦16.4M |
| Services 2nd fix | 6–6 | ₦6.1M |
| External works | 5–6 | ₦24.0M |
| Snagging & handover | 6–6 | ₦8.6M |
Can your salary build it?
Saving half of a ₦1,000,000 monthly income, a basic-finish 5-bedroom bungalow in Ikorodu would take about 11.1 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 5-bedroom bungalow in Nigeria?
About ₦90.2M for a standard-finish 5-bedroom bungalow + BQ in Lekki, Lagos and ₦88.8M in Gwarinpa, Abuja in 2026.
How many bags of cement can build a 5-bedroom bungalow?
Roughly 719 bags of 50kg cement for the foundation, frame, blockwork, plastering and screeding.
How much does it cost to roof a 5-bedroom bungalow in Nigeria?
About ₦6.5M with aluminium longspan and ₦7.5M with stone-coated tiles, including timber and labour.
What is the cost per square metre of a 5-bedroom bungalow?
Around ₦501,143 per m² in Lekki for standard finishing.
How much is a 5-bedroom bungalow in US dollars?
About $60,137 at ₦1,500 to $1.
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