Cost of building a house in Onitsha, Anambra (2026)

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

5-bedroom duplex + BQ, standard finish

₦103,582,705

280 m² · ₦369,938/m² · includes fence, gate & contingency

Building costs in Onitsha by house type

House type	Basic	Standard	Luxury
3-bedroom bungalow	₦40.1M	₦52.0M	₦86.3M
4-bedroom bungalow + BQ	₦61.6M	₦75.3M	₦121.2M
4-bedroom duplex + BQ	₦77.2M	₦94.6M	₦148.5M
5-bedroom duplex + BQ	₦84.1M	₦103.6M	₦162.8M
6-bedroom duplex + BQ	₦90.8M	₦112.4M	₦176.9M
block of 6 two-bedroom flats	₦133.6M	₦189.3M	₦346.1M

Developing in Onitsha?

Model your estate — land purchase or JV with the landowner — with profit, IRR and a bank-ready report.

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

About ₦103.6M 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 Onitsha?

About ₦52.0M with standard finishing.

What is the building cost per square metre in Onitsha?

Around ₦369,938 per m² for a standard 5-bedroom duplex.

What do new houses sell for in Onitsha?

About ₦480,000 per m², with gross rental yields around 4.0%.