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Cost of building a house in Maitama, FCT Abuja (2026)

Construction costs for Maitama using current material prices (cement ₦12,800/bag, iron rods ₦800,000/tonne) and local labour rates.

5-bedroom duplex + BQ, standard finish
₦119,462,484
280 m² · ₦426,652/m² · includes fence, gate & contingency
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Building costs in Maitama by house type

House typeBasicStandardLuxury
3-bedroom bungalow₦46.5M₦59.7M₦98.3M
4-bedroom bungalow + BQ₦71.5M₦86.8M₦138.3M
4-bedroom duplex + BQ₦89.7M₦109.1M₦169.7M
5-bedroom duplex + BQ₦97.7M₦119.5M₦186.1M
6-bedroom duplex + BQ₦105.6M₦129.7M₦202.3M
block of 6 two-bedroom flats₦155.0M₦217.1M₦393.2M

Where the money goes (5-bedroom duplex + BQ)

ElementShareCost
Foundation7.6%₦9,134,942
Structure22.7%₦27,105,152
Finishes25.8%₦30,813,628
Services11.6%₦13,838,600
External Works21.2%₦25,317,975
Prelims & Contingency11.1%₦13,252,187
Total100%₦119,462,484

Property market in Maitama

New-build sale price₦3,500,000 / m²
Gross rental yield5.0%
Typical capital growth10% / year
DemandHigh
Average time to sell8 months
Typical land price₦2,110,000 / m² (≈ ₦1.27B per plot)
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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to build a 5-bedroom duplex in Maitama?

About ₦119.5M 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 Maitama?

About ₦59.7M with standard finishing.

What is the building cost per square metre in Maitama?

Around ₦426,652 per m² for a standard 5-bedroom duplex.

What do new houses sell for in Maitama?

About ₦3,500,000 per m², with gross rental yields around 5.0%.

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