Building a 1500 sq ft house in Delhi? At a typical mid-size-city rate, a standard finish works out to about ₹37.24 L — roughly ₹2,483/sq ft. Below is the cost by finish level, a budget breakup and the approximate materials.
Numbers are 2026 planning estimates. Your exact cost depends on city, terrain, design and finish choices.
Typical mid-size-city (Tier-2) rate for 2026, before plot-specific factors like terrain, soil and external works.
Get a detailed report →The finish quality is the biggest lever on cost. Here is the same 1500 sq ft built-up area across all four finish levels.
| Finish | ₹ / sq ft | Total (1500 sq ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | ₹2,036 | ₹30.54 L |
| Standard | ₹2,483 | ₹37.24 L |
| Premium | ₹3,029 | ₹45.44 L |
| Luxury | ₹3,849 | ₹57.73 L |
Tier-2 (mid-size city) baseline. A metro adds roughly 15%; a small town or village is a little lower.
Approximate split of the standard-finish cost (₹37.24 L) for a 1500 sq ft home.
| Component | Share | Approx amount |
|---|---|---|
| Structure & RCC | 35% | ₹13.04 L |
| Finishing | 25% | ₹9.31 L |
| Plumbing & sanitary | 10% | ₹3.72 L |
| Electrical | 10% | ₹3.72 L |
| Doors, windows & services | 10% | ₹3.72 L |
| Design & approvals | 5% | ₹1.86 L |
| Contingency | 5% | ₹1.86 L |
Standard-finish thumb rules for built-up area; actual quantities follow your structural design.
Ready estimates for common built-up areas.