₦airaland Forum

Emeskhalifa:
And if I have 30m, I no go use am japa go saner clime ba? House wey u go build finish, bandit go come ransack the place or government sef go come demolish am abi?

I can bet u if make such money u wont think that direction.

When I built my village house,I bought cement at #3,600.

Nothing surprises me especially when u have a clueless man running the country.

Terrible.

It is like saying how much is a saloon car in Nigeria. You can only get a range based on quality(ies). There are bungalows and there an 'boongalows'....

ibawon:
I am looking at this and laughing. In the same year Cement went from 10k - 15k, not even in 6 months yet.

It will still reach 20k, Just be patient.

ibechris:
I can bet u if make such money u wont think that direction.

I never said I make such money but if I do, I will leave this country.

Many people think the insecurity issue in this country is a joke

Emeskhalifa:
Have the government not demolished houses worth more than even 30m in this country?

Have bandits and co not ransacked houses worth more than 30m in this country?

You seems to be a weak person.

You give your attention out easily to people who are meant to be ignored like they do not exist.

30 Million Naira will sort you out to a good country in europe legally if your country of interest accept your application.

Don't let those who haven't be beyond ojuelegba to discourage your plans.

samjades:
Hello house,

I’ve noticed many prospective homeowners and "Landlords-to-be" asking the same question every day: "How much will it cost to build a 3-bedroom bungalow in Nigeria right now?"

With the way cement and rod prices are fluctuating, it’s hard to get a straight answer. Some contractors will tell you ₦40M because they want to "chop" your money, while others will give you a lowball quote of ₦10M just to get the job, only for them to start asking for more money once they reach the lintel level.

From my recent research and current market trends, a standard 2-to-3 bedroom bungalow (roughly 120m² - 150m²) on a strip foundation is currently sitting between ₦15 Million and ₦30 Million for a standard finish. Of course, this changes if you are building in a swampy area (pile foundation) or using luxury Italian tiles.

I recently found a very useful tool that helps you calculate these costs based on your specific location and building type. It even lets you choose if you want the price for "Carcass only" or "Total Finishing."

You can check it out here to get a rough idea before you call your architect:

What I like about it is that it includes options for:

Building type (Bungalow vs Duplex)

Foundation choice (Strip, Raft, or Pile)

Finish quality (Budget vs Luxury)

Currency selection (Naira, USD, etc.)

For those who have recently completed their decking or roofing, what are the current prices you’re seeing in your area? Let’s share experiences so we don’t get cheated by "Omo-onile" or dishonest site engineers.

Blessings to everyone trying to own their home this year!

no bungalow cost 15m to build,
U are lying making us believe U are cheap

ruggedtimi:
Wow what an amazing app..thanks

Pls where's the app? Don't see a link

Emeskhalifa:
I never said I make such money but if I do, I will leave this country.

Many people think the insecurity issue in this country is a joke

I pray u make the money first...u will undertake better.

ibechris:
I pray u make the money first...u will undertake better.

Amen, thank you

muyico:
Depending on d kind of building 🏢🏫
2bedroom and parlour selfcon
I, built here
I, spent 1.2m
Half plot of land 300k
Roofing 600k

Hanhan Muyi. Inside Ifo self in Ogun state, I doubt the possiblity of this except it'd hut.

Emeskhalifa:
So 30m can't get someone to saner clime? I have seen those with less than that moved to sane countries and after some few years of trying to find their feet, today they are doing well.

In 2018-2021, that money is much more than enough to take you and your wife and a child out of the country.

But which "same clime" do you want to go in 2026 with that amount? No doubt it's a decent amount of money, but if it's the English-speaking part of the West (e.g UK, USA, Canada, Australia etc) and you want to go through study route, PoF, Tuition (part payment) and flight cost will finish that money. For you ALONE o.

You might have a good chance in non-English speaking countries, but are you prepared to learn either, German, French, Spanish or Portuguese? If no, just cancel it so you don't struggle to survive there.

The Nordic countries (Finland, Norway, Sweden etc) are a no-go area as it is currently. They are rich, yes, but a heavy welfare state. In essence if you're not a citizen, their "riches no go touch you". You will so struggle there, because no small gig jobs (even cleaning job, you'll sweat to get it) for immigrants plus you have no knowledge of any of the Scandinavian languages.

You'd have make good money in the GCC countries in the Middle East, but are you in the energy, education or medical sector? Also how good are your credentials? In addition, be prepared to come back home even if you spend 20 years because your chances of permanent residency is very slim.

Hope you know that work visa is extremely difficult now and anti-immigration is rising again?

So I ask again which "sane clime" do you want to go in 2026?

Anunakeeh:
You seems to be a weak person.

You give your attention out easily to people who are meant to be ignored like they do not exist.

30 Million Naira will sort you out to a good country in europe legally if your country of interest accept your application.

Don't let those who haven't be beyond ojuelegba to discourage your plans.

Please educate us on which "good country in europe" will he thrive, not survive in 2026. Someone who we assume does not have any basic knowledge of German, French, Italian etc.

Then we also assume no international qualification nor advanced skill. Please tell us. Thanks.

PulaPower:
With 16-18m, you’ll be able to build it..

I spent about 17milli to complete mine and that was when cement was 8k/bag… Everything from scratch to finishing. And many things I bought even remain cuz they couldn’t used it all..

If things have doubled since you spent 17m, why are you still suggesting 18m will build? Or it's yours not the same 3-4 bedroom?

My suggestion it's better to buy a well constructed but distress sale house, than to embark of a low budget below 20m presently. The taste and the finishing will leave a bitter taste for the occupier few years after. Things are very expensive now, both landlords and tenants are losing value

Hangulsaram:
Exactly how people put people into fear and discouragement. So if he want to go to Europe he should look for how much? 1billion?

No, 100 billion will do.

dgitrader:
If things have doubled since you spent 17m, why are you still suggesting 18m will build? Or it's yours not the same 3-4 bedroom?

My suggestion it's better to buy a well constructed but distress sale house, than to embark of a low budget below 20m presently. The taste and the finishing will leave a bitter taste for the occupier few years after. Things are very expensive now, both landlords and tenants are losing value

Mine is 3 bedroom. Why I said between 16-18m will build is that, all the materials I bought, the remaining ones after the house completion, if I am to sell them, they’re more than 1m naira… From cement to Pop to electrical materials to plumbing materials..

If you do the estimation, you’ll see it’s still in line.. Things are not really that expensive like people say online, except the seller only wants to extract you..

Regarding buying a house… Well, if that’s what you believe will work for you, you can get on it. But bro, building a house is way much better! Nothing feels good as, inspecting your house during construction - been thru it so I know how it feels..

The house that you might wanna buy, did you inspect during construction? Do you know the cons/prons? …. If money dey, building your own abode is way better!

From ma experience, tho..

PulaPower:
With 16-18m, you’ll be able to build it..

I spent about 17milli to complete mine and that was when cement was 8k/bag… Everything from scratch to finishing. And many things I bought even remain cuz they couldn’t used it all..

That was then, we're talking about now.

N18 million is not enough for you to build a standard bungalow now

Oga dont kid yourself 30m will not build that bungalow foundation alone budget 10m

PulaPower:
Mine is 3 bedroom. Why I said between 16-18m will build is that, all the materials I bought, the remaining ones after the house completion, if I am to sell them, they’re more than 1m naira… From cement to Pop to electrical materials to plumbing materials..

If you do the estimation, you’ll see it’s still in line.. Things are not really that expensive like people say online, except the seller only wants to extract you..

Regarding buying a house… Well, if that’s what you believe will work for you, you can get on it. But bro, building a house is way much better! Nothing feels good as, inspecting your house during construction - been thru it so I know how it feels..

The house that you might wanna buy, did you inspect during construction? Do you know the cons/prons? …. If money dey, building your own abode is way better!

From ma experience, tho..

Good experience.

But Even 24 Million can't build same type of that your house ever again. If you bought cement 8k as said, then You are underestimating the cost impact of inflation , high transport and 14k cement bags. That's the point you are missing.

Look up on my profile I have one for sale on distress.... %80percent completed.

Treasure17:
Hanhan Muyi. Inside Ifo self in Ogun state, I doubt the possiblity of this except it'd hut.

Come Ibadan!
It's a must to use nine inches blocks?
6Inches block here is #550/₦600

J

Ever8090:
My dear...na ear we take dey hear d millions, billions and trillions oooo

Your time will come, just don't engage in illegalities.

South Africans be laughing that Nigeria is the only country with poor millionaires

At first it didn't really made sense to my ears

dgitrader:
Good experience.

But Even 24 Million can't build same type of that your house ever again. If you bought cement 8k as said, then You are underestimating the cost impact of inflation , high transport and 14k cement bags. That's the point you are missing.

Cement is not 14k oo my bro . Is it a cement seller that told you cement is 14k?

Cement is about 10k now..

See below:

dgitrader:
Good experience.

But Even 24 Million can't build same type of that your house ever again. If you bought cement 8k as said, then You are underestimating the cost impact of inflation , high transport and 14k cement bags. That's the point you are missing.

Cement is not 14k oo my bro . Is it a cement seller that told you cement is 14k?

Cement is about 10k now. In some places, it’s even 9k..

See below:

PulaPower:
Cement is not 14k oo my bro . Is it a cement seller that told you cement is 14k?

Cement is about 10k now..

See below:

It's 12k in my state.

If you want to estimate safely, under APC government , add 2k to it to avoid grinding to a halt. Except you can finish the project in a 3 months.

The most common mistake most of DIY owners do is underestimation. Also we don't factor in hidden cost such as personal feeding, transportion, gifts, tips, theft, time-loss, car repairs, fraudulent artisans, under-supply, etc

A standard house of 30m, another person can attempt with 15m, another 25m, , the end justifies the means. But just know that lots of such houses remain actually uncompleted, unkept, unappealing, some unhygienic , all for years later until the owners financial situation stabilizes, and then much more will be used to do standard completing. We have seen this countless times.

marlow1962:
You wn build 30m house for borno or kwara? Why bandits go ransack your house at the first place? Na only where bandits dy u see land buy?
Nawa for una o

so it’s normal for bandit to ransack houses in those places abi ?😒

muyico:
Come Ibadan!
It's a must to use nine inches blocks?
6Inches block here is #550/₦600

Hmmm. Make I ask my guy in Ibadan first.

cyberbro:
That 30m sef, na with proper management ooo.
If you want to use certain materials like original Gerard Roofing (not the fake ones that fade easily) or Clay roof, that 30m sef no go reach 😸

Emefiele and APC (Buhari and Tinubu) really shattered the Naira to pieces. Now people can't even afford tokunbo cars anymore. Cement is between 12k -15k, so minimum wage of 70k can only buy 4-5 bags of cement... You sef think am.

Remove Emefiele name from here.

samjades:
Hello house,

I’ve noticed many prospective homeowners and "Landlords-to-be" asking the same question every day: "How much will it cost to build a 3-bedroom bungalow in Nigeria right now?"

With the way cement and rod prices are fluctuating, it’s hard to get a straight answer. Some contractors will tell you ₦40M because they want to "chop" your money, while others will give you a lowball quote of ₦10M just to get the job, only for them to start asking for more money once they reach the lintel level.

From my recent research and current market trends, a standard 2-to-3 bedroom bungalow (roughly 120m² - 150m²) on a strip foundation is currently sitting between ₦15 Million and ₦30 Million for a standard finish. Of course, this changes if you are building in a swampy area (pile foundation) or using luxury Italian tiles.

I recently found a very useful tool that helps you calculate these costs based on your specific location and building type. It even lets you choose if you want the price for "Carcass only" or "Total Finishing."

You can check it out here to get a rough idea before you call your architect:

What I like about it is that it includes options for:

Building type (Bungalow vs Duplex)

Foundation choice (Strip, Raft, or Pile)

Finish quality (Budget vs Luxury)

Currency selection (Naira, USD, etc.)

For those who have recently completed their decking or roofing, what are the current prices you’re seeing in your area? Let’s share experiences so we don’t get cheated by "Omo-onile" or dishonest site engineers.

Blessings to everyone trying to own their home this year!

Please how do i get to access the tool?

Macphenson:
This message is misleading. First of all the location of building the bungalow should be mentioned with the cost. If it is Lagos especially on the Island where you have to do a raft foundation, #30m won't be enough.

Secondly the design of the house is another factor. If it is a simple design,the cost will be less, if is a more complex design, the cost will be more.

Another factor is the class and choice of finishings
Are you going to use PVC or POP.
Are you going to use Nigerian made tiles or imported tiles Are you going to screed the walls or just paint?
Are you going to use emulsion paints or satin and other more expensive paints?

There are a lot of variables and should be put into consideration. I conside the ops information misleading and ignorant. It is not detailed enough.

Your analysis is right and at the same time, the author's estimate is almost correct.
Don't forget he said 2 bedroom.or 3 bedrtom.
I built a 3 bedroom last year in abuja, and it cost slightly above N30m.
I will rather adjust his estimate to between N20m - N40m.
The most important aspect of building where costing might vary widely is the finishing.
Two people can build the same type of structure but the internal finishing differs leading to differing cost.

Macphenson:
This message is misleading. First of all the location of building the bungalow should be mentioned with the cost. If it is Lagos especially on the Island where you have to do a raft foundation, #30m won't be enough.

Secondly the design of the house is another factor. If it is a simple design,the cost will be less, if is a more complex design, the cost will be more.

Another factor is the class and choice of finishings
Are you going to use PVC or POP.
Are you going to use Nigerian made tiles or imported tiles Are you going to screed the walls or just paint?
Are you going to use emulsion paints or satin and other more expensive paints?

There are a lot of variables and should be put into consideration. I conside the ops information misleading and ignorant. It is not detailed enough.

How is the message is misleading?



The writer said and i quote From my recent research and current market trends, a standard 2-to-3 bedroom bungalow (roughly 120m² - 150m²) on a strip foundation is currently sitting between ₦15 Million and ₦30 Million for a standard finish. Of course, this changes if you are building in a swampy area (pile foundation) or using luxury Italian tiles.[i][/i]