How much does house construction cost in Kolkata?

Published Kolkata prices checked in November 2026 range ₹1,200 – ₹3,792 per sq ft of built-up area, with most standard work at ₹1,500 – ₹2,706.

What is included in a house construction quote?

Structure, masonry, plastering, flooring, doors and windows, electrical and plumbing, painting. Priced per sq ft of built-up area (all floors, including walls). Usually excludes land, approvals, compound wall, sump and interiors.

Are these Kolkata prices fixed?

No. They are the ranges 4 published Kolkata sources give, and they overlap because each source draws its own lines between finishes. Your plot, drawings and finish list set the real number, so compare at least three quotes.

House construction cost per sq ft in Kolkata (2026)

Kolkata builders publish ₹1,200 – ₹3,792 per sq ft of built-up area for a house, from basic to premium finish. Land, approvals and the compound wall are extra.

Prices checked November 2026 against 4 published Kolkata sources, listed below.

House construction rates in Kolkata

House construction, per sq ft of built-up area
Option	Price
Basic	₹1,200 – ₹2,200
Standard	₹1,500 – ₹2,706
Premium	₹2,200 – ₹3,792

What a quote usually covers

Structure, masonry, plastering, flooring, doors and windows, electrical and plumbing, painting
Priced per sq ft of built-up area (all floors, including walls)
Usually excludes land, approvals, compound wall, sump and interiors

What moves the price in Kolkata

Soft alluvial clay and silt with a water table 1-3 m below ground; pile foundations for G+2 and above add about ₹300-500 per sq ft (InfraLens).
KMC plan approval takes about 45-90 days (NKDA in New Town about 30-45 days); KMC limits building height by the width of the adjoining road (InfraLens, property portal).
Monsoon rainfall above 1,500 mm; InfraLens advises planning for 2-3 months of delay.

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Questions

How much does house construction cost in Kolkata?: Published Kolkata prices checked in November 2026 range ₹1,200 – ₹3,792 per sq ft of built-up area, with most standard work at ₹1,500 – ₹2,706.
What is included in a house construction quote?: Structure, masonry, plastering, flooring, doors and windows, electrical and plumbing, painting. Priced per sq ft of built-up area (all floors, including walls). Usually excludes land, approvals, compound wall, sump and interiors.
Are these Kolkata prices fixed?: No. They are the ranges 4 published Kolkata sources give, and they overlap because each source draws its own lines between finishes. Your plot, drawings and finish list set the real number, so compare at least three quotes.

Sources

Grihashakti (Muthoot Housing Finance): Basic ₹1,800-2,200; Good ₹1,950-2,000; Premium ₹2,200-2,600+ per sq ft; approvals 2-5% extra (Published 2025-12-02, updated 2026-06-10)
Property portal: Basic ₹1,200-1,500; mid-range ₹1,500-2,000; premium ₹2,500+ per sq ft; overall ₹1,500-3,500 (Last updated 2026-08-17)
InfraLens: Basic ₹1,339-1,995; Standard ₹1,995-2,706; Premium ₹2,704-3,792 per sq ft; standard-tier zones from ₹1,800 (Howrah) to ₹2,400 (New Town) (Updated 2026-10-24)
HouseYog: Turnkey (material + labour) ₹1,700 economical, ₹1,900 premium, ₹2,100 luxury per sq ft (Last updated 2024-04-10 (older than the 2025-26 window; context only, not used in the tiers))