Cost to build a 150 m² standard house
house only, average town- 1🇨ðŸ‡Switzerland$743,000
- 2🇩🇪Germany$479,000
- 3🇬🇧United Kingdom$462,000
- 4🇨🇦Canada$413,000
- 5🇫🇷France$363,000
- 6🇺🇸United States$347,000
- 7🇯🇵Japan$347,000
- 8🇦🇺Australia$314,000
- 9🇮🇹Italy$297,000
- 10🇪🇸Spain$248,000
- 11🇵🇹Portugal$231,000
- 12🇦🇪United Arab Emirates$173,000
- 13🇲🇽Mexico$132,000
- 14🇸🇦Saudi Arabia$116,000
- 15🇿🇦South Africa$107,000
- 16🇹🇷Turkey$99,000
- 17🇧🇷Brazil$99,000
- 18🇵ðŸ‡Philippines$90,800
- 19🇮🇩Indonesia$66,000
- 20🇳🇬Nigeria$57,800
- 21🇮🇳India$49,500
- 22🇪🇬Egypt$41,300
Rough mid-2020s estimates in US dollars. Tap a country to load it into the calculator. How we estimate
What drives the cost
Labour is the biggest difference between countries: materials cost much the same everywhere, but a builder's day in Switzerland costs ten times one in Egypt. After that come size, the finish level and how hard the site is to build on.
- Basic: simple layout, standard materials, few extras.
- Standard: what most new family homes are built to.
- Premium: architect-designed, high-end kitchen and bathrooms, more glass and stone.
Not included: the land, connecting water and power, a pool, landscaping and furniture. Get at least three local quotes before you commit.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to build a house in the USA?
A standard 150 m² (1,600 ft²) house costs about $347,000 to build, or about $195 per square foot, before land.
How much does it cost to build a house in the UK?
About $462,000 for a standard 150 m² house, roughly £2,100 per m², more in London and the south east.
Is it cheaper to build or buy a house?
Building is usually cheaper per m² where land is cheap and builders are plentiful. In big cities, land and permits often make buying the cheaper option.
How much does it cost to build a villa in Dubai?
A standard 300 m² villa costs about $416,000 to build in Dubai, before the plot.
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