Construction Cost Index
Cost to build a house in Dolpa
A standard RCC home in Dolpa, Karnali Province costs about NPR 5,000 per sq ft (materials + labour).
Cost per sq ft by finish level
Economy
NPR 3,800
per sq ft
Basic finishes, essential fittings
Standard
NPR 5,000
per sq ft
Good-quality finishes (most homes)
Premium
NPR 7,200
per sq ft
High-end finishes & fittings
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Where the money goes
Typical share of construction cost by work section.
Key material rates (Remote Himalayan)
Indicative regional prices used in our estimates.
| Material | Unit | Rate (NPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Cement OPC (50kg sack) | sack | 1,100–1,600 |
| TMT Steel Fe500D (per kg) | kg | 140–200 |
| Red Bricks Class A (per pc) | nos | 10–16 |
| River Sand (per cum) | cum | 5,000–7,000 |
| Skilled Mason (per day) | day | 1,800–2,500 |
| Unskilled Labour (per day) | day | 1,200–1,500 |
| Stone Aggregate 20mm (per cum) | cum | 4,000–6,000 |
| RCC M20 (per cum, excl. steel) | cum | 10,000–13,000 |
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chat Ask an ArchitectFigures are indicative construction costs (materials + labour) and exclude land, government fees, and furniture. Derived from regional material pricing and refined as we complete more projects here — updated Nov 2026. For an exact figure, request a detailed BOQ.