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Cost of building a house in Benin - Ugbowo, Edo (2026)
Construction costs for Benin - Ugbowo using current material prices (cement ₦12,800/bag, iron rods ₦800,000/tonne) and local labour rates.
5-bedroom duplex + BQ, standard finish
₦104,103,216
280 m² · ₦371,797/m² · includes fence, gate & contingency
Get your exact estimate →Building costs in Benin - Ugbowo by house type
| House type | Basic | Standard | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bedroom bungalow | ₦40.3M | ₦52.3M | ₦86.9M |
| 4-bedroom bungalow + BQ | ₦61.8M | ₦75.7M | ₦122.1M |
| 4-bedroom duplex + BQ | ₦77.5M | ₦95.1M | ₦149.5M |
| 5-bedroom duplex + BQ | ₦84.4M | ₦104.1M | ₦163.9M |
| 6-bedroom duplex + BQ | ₦91.1M | ₦113.0M | ₦178.1M |
| block of 6 two-bedroom flats | ₦134.0M | ₦190.4M | ₦348.8M |
Where the money goes (5-bedroom duplex + BQ)
| Element | Share | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 7.6% | ₦7,931,856 |
| Structure | 22.5% | ₦23,472,651 |
| Finishes | 25.8% | ₦26,899,602 |
| Services | 11.7% | ₦12,158,000 |
| External Works | 21.2% | ₦22,089,242 |
| Prelims & Contingency | 11.1% | ₦11,551,865 |
| Total | 100% | ₦104,103,216 |
Property market in Benin - Ugbowo
| New-build sale price | ₦360,000 / m² |
| Gross rental yield | 4.3% |
| Typical capital growth | 8% / year |
| Demand | Medium |
| Average time to sell | 9 months |
| Typical land price | ₦100,000 / m² (≈ ₦60.0M per plot) |
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How much does it cost to build a 5-bedroom duplex in Benin - Ugbowo?
About ₦104.1M for a standard-finish 5-bedroom duplex with BQ (280 m²), including fence, gate and contingency.
How much does a 3-bedroom bungalow cost to build in Benin - Ugbowo?
About ₦52.3M with standard finishing.
What is the building cost per square metre in Benin - Ugbowo?
Around ₦371,797 per m² for a standard 5-bedroom duplex.
What do new houses sell for in Benin - Ugbowo?
About ₦360,000 per m², with gross rental yields around 4.3%.
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