- March 4, 2021
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The cost of building materials in Nigeria differs on the basis of product quality, product brand and market place, which can be used to prepare properly for potential construction projects in the country by being aware of the cost of building materials in Nigeria (2021).
The key building materials of a large class, brand, size, and cost are included in this list. This building materials survey will serve as a valuable tool for investors in real estate, prospective home builders, and housing industry professionals alike.
Below is a description of the current cost of building materials in 2020 in Nigeria, although the price may vary slightly from location to location or shop to shop. Therefore, it is advisable to plan financially for the real costs in different areas.
Rooms, malls, shops and other buildings are being erected by Nigerians. As they are active in constructing lounges, hotels, event centers, and other projects, the government is not left out.
CEMENT
Because of its hot demand and successful use in the construction industry, the price of cement has not been dependent on a steady market trend. Due to the quality and publicity recognition, each has in the building industry, Nigerian branded cement differs in price. The price range of different cement brands in Nigeria today is explained below.
| Cement Brand | Retail Price (per 50kg bag) | Wholesale Price (600 bags) |
| Dangote Cement | ₦3,450 – ₦3,600 | ₦1,900,000 – ₦2,100,000 |
| Elephant Cement (WAPCO) | ₦3,350 – ₦3,500 | ₦1,900,000 – ₦2,050,000 |
| Ashaka Cement | ₦3,350 – ₦3,500 | ₦1,900,000 – ₦2,050,000 |
| Ibeto Cement | ₦3,350 – ₦3,500 | ₦1,900,000 – ₦2,050,000 |
| Eagle Cement | ₦3,300 – ₦3,500 | ₦1,880,000 – ₦2,030,000 |
| BUA Cement | ₦3,300 – ₦3,500 | ₦1,880,000 – ₦2,030,000 |
| UNICEM | ₦3,200 – ₦3,500 | ₦1,850,000 – ₦2,020,000 |
Price of Sand in Nigeria
Various types of sand are part of the materials for building erection, and their prices are listed below
| MATERIAL | UNIT | PRICE (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp sand (20 tons) | trip | 60000 |
| Soft sand (20 tons) | trip | 80000 |
| Sharp sand filling (20 tons) | trip | 50000 |
| Laterite filling (20 tons) | trip | 35000 |
Price of Tiles in Nigeria
There are many tiles in Nigeria, floor tiles as well as wall tiles. Tiles come in different textures, sizes, quality, and design. Some of them are listed below.
Vitrified tiles price in Nigeria
- 30×30 pack – N1,000 – N1,500
- 40×40 pack – N1,200 – N1,500
- 30×60 pack – N1, 450 – N1, 600.
Ceramic tiles price in Nigeria
- 30 × 30 pack – N1,200 – N1,500
- 40 x 40 pack – N1, 400 – N1, 750
Unpolished Porcelain Price in Nigeria
- 40 x 40 – N2, 500 – N3, 000
- 30 x 60 – N3, 500 – N4, 000
Polished Porcelain Price in Nigeria
- 30 x 30 – N2, 500 – N2, 750
- 40 x 40 – N2, 700 – N3, 000
Granite Tiles Price in Nigeria
- 30 x 30 – N5, 250 – N5, 500
- 40 x 40 – N6, 500 – N6, 750
- 30 x 60 – N5, 500 – N6, 000
- 60 x 60 – N7, 900 – N8, 000
Prices of Building Blocks in Nigeria
Blocks come in various sizes as well as different prices.
- 9-inch block cost around ₦120 – ₦170
- 6 inch vibrated block sells between ₦100 – ₦160
- 9-inch hand mold block goes for ₦100 – ₦135
- 6-inch hand mold block’s price is between ₦100 – ₦130
Prices of Concrete in Nigeria
Seven tons’ cargo of 1-1/4 inch Gravel goes for about ₦33,000 – ₦37,000. While the price of 20 tons’ cargo of Granite varies according to their sizes and they are listed below.
- 3/4-inch sells around ₦80,000 – ₦90,000.
- 1/2-inch goes for about ₦80,000 – ₦90, 000
- The 1/4-inch range between ₦70,000 – ₦75,000
- Granite stone dust is between ₦50,000 – ₦55,000
- 1-inch Granite is between ₦85,000 – ₦90, 000
Prices of Steel Rods in Nigeria
- A 25 mm steel rod costs ₦4,500 – ₦4, 8000, while a ton of the rod sells around ₦180,000 – ₦185,000
- The 20 mm steel rod goes for ₦2,600 – N3, 000, then a ton of it costs ₦180,000 – ₦185,000
- A piece of 16 mm steel rod cost ₦1,500 – ₦2,000, but a ton goes for ₦170,000 – ₦174, 000
- A piece of 12 mm steel rod sells around ₦1,100 – ₦1,500, a ton, however, costs ₦165,000 – ₦170,000
- A 10 mm steel rod costs ₦1,000 – ₦1,100 and a ton of it goes for ₦165,000 – ₦167,000
- One piece of 8 mm steel rod sells for ₦700 – ₦850, but a ton cost ₦165,000 – ₦170,000
- A 20 m of 3.5 mm BRC Mesh cost ₦14,000 – ₦15,000, the 4.0 mm BRC Mesh sells around ₦17,000 – ₦18,000 the 25 m of 4.0 mm BRC Mesh, however, sells for ₦25,000 – ₦27, 000.
Prices of Aluminium Roofing Sheets in Nigeria
- The 0.45 size goes for ₦1,550 – ₦1,700 while that of 0.55 sells within ₦1,900 – ₦2,200. The 0.70, however, costs ₦2,400 – ₦2,600, and the 0.90 finally is ₦2,700 – ₦3100.
Prices of Nails in Nigeria
| Sizes | Price (NGN) |
|---|---|
| 1 pack of 3-inch concrete nails | ₦800 – ₦1,200 |
| 1 pack of 2-inch concrete nails | ₦900 – ₦1,200 |
| 1 pack of 4-inch concrete nails | ₦1,000 – ₦1,200 |
| 1 bag of 2-inch nails | ₦5,300 – ₦6,000 |
| 1 bag of 3-inch nails | ₦5,800 – ₦6,000 |
| 1 bag of 2 ½-inch nails | ₦6,000 – ₦6,200 |
| 1 bag of 1-inch nails | ₦6,000 – ₦6,500 |
| 1 bag of 4-inch nails- | ₦6,200 – ₦6,500 |
Prices of Windows in Nigeria
| Types of windows | 600×600 mm Aluminum-covered | 600×600 mm Bronze-glazed | 600×750 mm bronze-glazed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casement windows | ₦7,000 – ₦8,000 | ₦7,000 – ₦8,000 | ₦9,000 – ₦10,500. |
| Sliding windows | ₦4,000 –₦5,500 | ₦6,500 – ₦8,000 | ₦9,000 – ₦10,500. |
| Fixed windows | ₦3,500 –₦ 5,000 | ₦6,000 – ₦7,500 | ₦7,000 –₦8,000. |
| Louvre windows | ₦1,800 –₦ 2,000 | ₦7,500 – ₦8,000 | ₦9,000 – ₦10,000. |
Different Door Prices in Nigeria
| Door Type | Price (NGN) |
|---|---|
| Domestic furniture doors | ₦5,500 – ₦8,200 |
| Flush plywood (low-density) door | ₦6,000 – ₦8,000 |
| Flush plywood (high-density)door | ₦8,500 – ₦12,00 |
| Chinese (Single) door | ₦10,000 – ₦20,000 |
| Chinese (Double) door | ₦20,000 – ₦38,000 |
| Turkey door | ₦22,000 – ₦33,000 |
| Imported Security (double) door | ₦27,000 – ₦38,000 |
| Metal Security (Single) door | ₦19,000 – ₦26,000 |
| Metal Security (Double) door | ₦45,000 – ₦65,000 |
Wood Prices in Nigeria
| Wood Type & Size | Price (NGN) |
|---|---|
| Afara ¼-inch Plywood | ₦2, 000 – ₦2,400 |
| Afara ½-inch Plywood | ₦2,800 – ₦3,400 |
| Afara ¾-inch Plywood | ₦4,900 – ₦5,700 |
| Obeche ¼-inch Plywood | ₦1,500 – ₦1,900 |
| Obeche ½-inch Plywood | ₦2,200 – ₦3,700 |
| Obeche ¾-inch Plywood | ₦4,000 – ₦4,600 |
| Msgs ¼-inch Plywood | ₦1, 600 – ₦2, 000 |
| Msgs ¾-inch Plywood | ₦7, 600 – ₦8,200 |
| Resin Coated ¼-inch Plywood | ₦2,400 – ₦2,900 |
| Resin Coated½-inch Plywood | ₦2,900 – ₦3,200 |
| Resin Coated ¾-inch Plywood | ₦3,200 – ₦3,600 |
| Veneer ¼-inch Plywood | ₦2,100 – ₦2,700 |
| Veneer ½-inch Plywood | ₦2,600 – ₦3,100 |
| Veneer ¾-inch Plywood | ₦3,400 – ₦4,200 |
| 2×3×4 Softwood | ₦100 –₦200 |
| 2×3×12 Softwood | ₦200 – ₦250 |
| 1×2×12 Softwood | ₦400 – ₦500 |
| 2×2 Hardwood | ₦100 – ₦200 |
| 2×3 Hardwood | ₦180 – ₦250 |
| 2×4 Hardwood | ₦300 – ₦400 |
| 2×5 Hardwood | ₦400 – ₦550 |
| 2×6 Hardwood | ₦500 – ₦600 |
| 3×4 Hardwood | ₦550 – ₦650 |
Prices of Water Closets in Nigeria
- The cost of Twyford is around ₦43, 000 – ₦80, 000
- A & S goes for ₦45, 000 – ₦62, 000
- Nismad sells within the range of ₦51, 000 – ₦77, 000
- Sweethome’s price is within ₦50, 000 – ₦78, 000
- Virony cost ₦65, 500 – ₦85, 000
Prices of Pit Latrines in Nigeria
7 tonnes of Broken blocks and sand Crete sells around ₦17,5500 – ₦18,700
The 10 tons of Latrine vary in price, and they are as follows:
- Very clayey red Laterite – ₦10,000 – ₦15,000
- Clayey yellow-brown Laterite – ₦10,000 – ₦12, 000
- Moderately clayey greyish Laterite – ₦10,000 – ₦12,000
- Fairly clayey red Laterite – ₦10,000 – ₦12,000
- Moderately clayey whitish Laterite – ₦10,000 – ₦12,000
- Fairly clayey brownish-yellow Laterite – ₦10,000 – ₦12,000
The price of absorbent filling materials for the latrine is
- Filling sand cost ₦20,000 – ₦22,000, black soil Filling sand sells around ₦9,000 – ₦11,000 while bubbles Filling material goes ₦12,000 – ₦14.,000(all in 10 tonnes).
- Small Boulder range between ₦45,000 – ₦50, 000 but the large Boulder sells around ₦70,000 – ₦175,000(both in 15 tonnes)
Prices of Wires in Nigeria
The cost of a bundle of flexible Binding wire is around ₦5,300-₦6,000 while the 10kg roll is around ₦43,500-₦47,000
A bundle of stiff binding wire sells around ₦6,300- ₦6,800, but the 10kg roll sells around ₦47,000- ₦48,000
