Cost of building a 5-bedroom duplex + BQ in Gwarinpa (2026)
Estimated for Gwarinpa, FCT Abuja (280 m² floor area) using current material prices and local labour rates.
Standard finish
₦111,637,589
Basic ₦91.0M · Luxury ₦174.7M · ₦398,706/m² · without BQ ₦94.2M
Customise this estimate →Cost breakdown
| Element | Share | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 7.7% | ₦8,545,746 |
| Structure | 22.7% | ₦25,327,613 |
| Finishes | 25.9% | ₦28,893,485 |
| Services | 11.7% | ₦13,012,300 |
| External Works | 21.2% | ₦23,700,483 |
| Prelims & Contingency | 10.9% | ₦12,157,962 |
| Total | 100% | ₦111,637,589 |
Materials you'll need
| Material | Approx. quantity | Cost at today's prices |
|---|---|---|
| Cement (50kg bags) | 1,059 bags | ₦13,557,760 |
| Sandcrete blocks (6" & 9") | 8,671 blocks | ₦7,803,531 |
| Iron rods | 5.5 tonnes | ₦4,400,000 |
| Sharp sand | 198 tonnes | ₦2,569,060 |
| Granite | 128 tonnes | ₦2,557,000 |
Construction timeline (9 months)
| Phase | Months | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Site preparation | 1–1 | ₦1.7M |
| Foundation | 1–2 | ₦8.5M |
| Structure | 2–5 | ₦20.3M |
| Roofing | 5–6 | ₦5.0M |
| Services 1st fix | 5–6 | ₦5.9M |
| Plastering & screeding | 6–7 | ₦5.8M |
| Interior finishes | 7–9 | ₦23.1M |
| Services 2nd fix | 8–9 | ₦7.2M |
| External works | 8–9 | ₦23.7M |
| Snagging & handover | 9–9 | ₦10.4M |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to build a 5-bedroom duplex + BQ in Gwarinpa?
About ₦111.6M with standard finishing, ₦91.0M basic and ₦174.7M luxury (2026 prices).
How long does it take to build a 5-bedroom duplex?
About 9 months with steady funding.
How many bags of cement does a 5-bedroom duplex need?
Roughly 1,059 bags of 50kg cement.
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