Building a house is the dream of every family, but in today’s time estimating its cost has become a challenge. If you are wondering where in Delhi or Islamabad it will be cheaper to build a 120 yard house, then not only the land price but also the construction material, labor and transportation costs have to be kept in mind. Let us know where it will be cheaper to build a house and what is the rate of cement mortar at which place.

price of cement mortar

First of all, if we talk about construction materials, the main things used in building a house are cement, brick, gravel, sand and rebar. Their prices vary according to cities. The price of cement in Delhi can be around 380-420 Pakistani rupees per bag, while in Islamabad, Pakistan this price can go up to around 600-650 Pakistani rupees per bag. Similarly, the prices of Maurang and Sariya also depend on the availability and demand of the local market.

wages and space

The second big factor is wages. The daily wage of a construction worker in Delhi generally ranges between 800-1200 Pakistani rupees, while in Islamabad it can be around 1500-2000 Pakistani rupees. This difference in wages has a direct impact on the total construction cost. The third important aspect is location and transportation costs. Any material has to be transported to the construction site. In big cities like Delhi, transportation costs may increase due to traffic and long distances. In Islamabad also, the availability of material and the size of the city affect the transportation cost.

Design also has an impact

The fourth factor is quality and design. The quality of the materials you choose and how complex the design of the house is will make a huge difference in the cost. For example, a large part of the total expenditure depends on the quality of finishing, flooring and fittings.

Where is it expensive to build a house

Although at present an exact comparison of construction materials cannot be made in Delhi and Islamabad, but in general it can be said that wages and transportation costs may be slightly higher in Delhi. At the same time, availability of local material and labor rates in Islamabad can make it economical to some extent. But the final cost will completely depend on the quality of construction, design and personal choice.

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Cement Industry Growth: As the infrastructure is developing, the demand for cement is also increasing. According to a report by Crisil Intelligence, the demand for cement industry in the financial year 2025-26 is expected to increase by 6.5-7.5 %. The reason behind this is the possibility of increasing the budgetary allocation of ministries associated with infrastructure and better monsoon, which will increase agricultural produce and will also speed up demand for rural houses.

Demand for moderate cement last year

In FY 2025, cement demand was at a moderate level of 4.5-5.5 percent. Due to the general election this year, the start of the financial year was sluggish. Apart from this, due to more monsoon than normal, there was a hindrance in construction works. According to the report, the spending of the state government also decreased in the first half, which slowed down work on many projects. The slow real estate market was affected by urban housing.

Due to this, the demand for cement will increase

The report stated that due to the infrastructure contributing 29-30 percent in the demand for domestic cement, its demand is expected to rise in the current financial year and the contribution of roads will be the highest. After this, railway, irrigation and urban are the place of infrastructure. Consumption of rural housing cement will be more. Its estimated stake is 32-34 percent.

Along with this, the increase in budgetary allocation for government projects like Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana and MNREGA will also promote the consumption of cement. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Applications are being given maximum approval for rural as well. In such a situation, work is expected to be accelerated with many construction unit. According to Crisil, the average rural wage is estimated to increase by about 25 percent in FY 2025.

Urban housing segment expected to boom

In FY 2025, the Urban Housing Segment faced difficulties due to real estate lethargy, but now it is expected to return to track again in the current financial year. For this, it is responsible for low Aadhaar, interest rate cuts and improvement in execution under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-urban. In the Union Budget 2025-26, the allocation for this scheme has been increased by 45 percent.

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