Cost of Building a House in Abuja (2026): Prices by Area
In Abuja, a standard-finish 3-bedroom bungalow costs from ₦54.3M and a 5-bedroom duplex + BQ from ₦108.3M (Lugbe) to ₦119.5M (Maitama) in 2026.
Building costs across Abuja
| Area | 3-bed bungalow | 4-bed duplex + BQ | 5-bed duplex + BQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maitama | ₦59.7M | ₦109.1M | ₦119.5M |
| Asokoro | ₦59.7M | ₦109.1M | ₦119.5M |
| Wuse | ₦58.1M | ₦106.0M | ₦116.0M |
| Jabi | ₦57.5M | ₦104.9M | ₦114.8M |
| Gwarinpa | ₦55.9M | ₦102.0M | ₦111.6M |
| Lokogoma | ₦55.0M | ₦100.3M | ₦109.8M |
| Lugbe | ₦54.3M | ₦98.9M | ₦108.3M |
| Kubwa | ₦54.3M | ₦98.9M | ₦108.3M |
Standard finish, aluminium roofing, sandcrete blocks, with fence & gate and 7.5% contingency.
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Materials cost roughly the same across Abuja, but labour rates and haulage vary — premium districts pay more for artisans and site logistics, while outskirts pay more for transporting sand, granite and blocks.
What new homes sell for in Abuja
| Area | Sale price / m² | Rental yield | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maitama | ₦3,500,000 | 5.0% | High |
| Asokoro | ₦2,300,000 | 4.4% | High |
| Wuse | ₦2,300,000 | 5.0% | High |
| Jabi | ₦1,250,000 | 5.3% | Medium |
| Gwarinpa | ₦945,000 | 5.1% | Very high |
| Lokogoma | ₦620,000 | 4.9% | High |
| Lugbe | ₦545,000 | 5.6% | High |
| Kubwa | ₦490,000 | 5.5% | High |
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How much does it cost to build a house in Abuja?
A standard 3-bedroom bungalow starts around ₦54.3M, and a 5-bedroom duplex with BQ costs ₦108.3M–₦119.5M in 2026.
Which is the cheapest area to build in Abuja?
Lugbe has the lowest building costs in our Abuja data.
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