Cost Compass Uganda Edition

Smart Building Budget & Feasibility Estimator by Empire Group

Project Parameters

40 m² (Studio) 95 m² (2 Bed House) 180 m² (3-4 Bed) 500 m² (Villa)
Economy / Low-Cost USh 850K - 1.1M / m²

Cement-Sand (C-S) screed floor finish, mild steel casement windows, standard gauge iron sheet roofing, basic flush doors, smooth plaster & emulsion paint.

Standard Finish USh 1.2M - 1.5M / m²

Durable local ceramic floor tiles, standard aluminum windows, prepainted iron sheets, hollow core doors, standard sanitary fittings.

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Executive / Premium USh 1.8M - 2.2M / m²

Porcelain floor tiles, granite kitchen tops, powder-coated aluminum, gypsum ceiling, high-end sanitaryware, clay roof tiles.

Luxury / High-End USh 2.6M - 3.4M / m²

Imported marble/hardwood, smart lighting, custom joinery, structural glass, swimming pool provision, high security perimeter.

Include Contingency & Price Fluctuation Buffer (12%)
Recommended protection against material price swings and site surprises in Uganda.

Estimated Investment Summary

Estimated Total Construction Cost
USh 193,800,000
Estimated Budget Range: USh 174M – USh 213M
Rate per m² USh 2,040,000 / m²
Gross Area & Layout 95 m² (2 Bed House)
Est. Duration 4 - 6 Months

Budget Allocation Breakdown

Substructure & Footings (18%)
Walls, Frame & Slab (32%)
Roof Cover & Structure (15%)
Interior & Exterior Finishes (23%)
Electrical & Plumbing (12%)
Category / Work Component Est. Cost
Substructure & Groundwork USh 34,884,000
Superstructure, Columns & Slabs USh 62,016,000
Roofing, Drainage & Truss System USh 29,070,000
Wall, Floor & Ceiling Finishes USh 44,574,000
Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical USh 23,256,000
Contingency & Price Buffer (12%) USh 20,764,285

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