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Construction Cost Index

Cost to build a house in Ilam

A standard RCC home in Ilam, Koshi Province costs about NPR 4,600 per sq ft (materials + labour).

● Reference estimate (regional pricing) Updated Nov 2026

Cost per sq ft by finish level

Economy

NPR 3,500

per sq ft

Basic finishes, essential fittings

Standard

NPR 4,600

per sq ft

Good-quality finishes (most homes)

Premium

NPR 5,600

per sq ft

High-end finishes & fittings

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Where the money goes

Typical share of construction cost by work section.

Foundation & Substructure 15%
RCC Frame (Columns, Beams, Slabs) 30%
Masonry & Plaster 15%
Finishing (Flooring, Paint, Joinery) 25%
Electrical & Plumbing 10%
Roofing & Miscellaneous 5%

Key material rates (Hilly)

Indicative regional prices used in our estimates.

MaterialUnitRate (NPR)
Cement OPC (50kg sack) sack 750–950
TMT Steel Fe500D (per kg) kg 85–120
Red Bricks Class A (per pc) nos 17–23
River Sand (per cum) cum 3,500–4,500
Skilled Mason (per day) day 1,200–1,600
Unskilled Labour (per day) day 800–1,000
Stone Aggregate 20mm (per cum) cum 2,200–3,200
RCC M20 (per cum, excl. steel) cum 7,500–9,500

Frequently Asked Questions

As of 2026, building a standard RCC home in Ilam costs about NPR 4,600 per sq ft (materials + labour). Economy finishes run near NPR 3,500/sq ft and premium near NPR 5,600/sq ft. A 1,000 sq ft home is therefore roughly NPR 4,600,000 for standard finishes.
It covers the main civil works — foundation, RCC frame, masonry and plaster, finishing, and basic electrical and plumbing. It excludes land, government fees, furniture, and premium fittings. For an exact figure, request a detailed BOQ.

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Figures are indicative construction costs (materials + labour) and exclude land, government fees, and furniture. Derived from regional material pricing and refined as we complete more projects here — updated Nov 2026. For an exact figure, request a detailed BOQ.