Cost of building a 3-bedroom bungalow in Jabi (2026)
Estimated for Jabi, FCT Abuja (124 m² floor area) using current material prices and local labour rates.
Cost breakdown
| Element | Share | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 12.9% | ₦7,425,909 |
| Structure | 19.3% | ₦11,088,156 |
| Finishes | 27.6% | ₦15,841,894 |
| Services | 14.6% | ₦8,413,016 |
| External Works | 14.7% | ₦8,426,773 |
| Prelims & Contingency | 10.9% | ₦6,287,122 |
| Total | 100% | ₦57,482,870 |
Materials you'll need
| Material | Approx. quantity | Cost at today's prices |
|---|---|---|
| Cement (50kg bags) | 572 bags | ₦7,322,240 |
| Sandcrete blocks (6" & 9") | 5,994 blocks | ₦5,394,942 |
| Iron rods | 1.7 tonnes | ₦1,328,000 |
| Sharp sand | 102 tonnes | ₦1,324,570 |
| Granite | 76 tonnes | ₦1,511,800 |
Construction timeline (5 months)
| Phase | Months | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Site preparation | 1–1 | ₦0.9M |
| Foundation | 1–1 | ₦7.4M |
| Structure | 1–3 | ₦6.5M |
| Roofing | 3–3 | ₦4.6M |
| Services 1st fix | 3–4 | ₦3.8M |
| Plastering & screeding | 4–4 | ₦3.2M |
| Interior finishes | 4–5 | ₦12.7M |
| Services 2nd fix | 5–5 | ₦4.6M |
| External works | 5–5 | ₦8.4M |
| Snagging & handover | 5–5 | ₦5.4M |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to build a 3-bedroom bungalow in Jabi?
About ₦57.5M with standard finishing, ₦44.6M basic and ₦94.8M luxury (2026 prices).
How long does it take to build a 3-bedroom bungalow?
About 5 months with steady funding.
How many bags of cement does a 3-bedroom bungalow need?
Roughly 572 bags of 50kg cement.
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