# House electrical wiring cost in Pakistan (2026): per square foot, for 5 marla, 10 marla and 1 kanal

URL: https://which.pk/property/guides/house-wiring-cost-pakistan/
Author: Ahtisham
Updated: 22 Oct 2026

## Summary

Standard electrical wiring for a new house in Lahore costs Rs 240 to 320 per sq ft of covered area with material and labour, on Avenir's rates reviewed 13 September 2026, without light fittings and fans. That is Rs 4.56 to 6.08 lakh for 5 marla and Rs 7.44 to 9.92 lakh for 10 marla. Zameen's calculator puts all electrical works for a 10 marla house at Rs 12.98 lakh, lights and fans included. PBS's electrician rate was Rs 319 a point in Lahore.

## Key facts

- Wiring, material and labour, Lahore (Sep 2026): Rs 240 to 320 per sq ft
- 10 marla electrical works (Zameen, 16 Oct 2026): Rs 12.98 lakh
- Electrician per point, Lahore (PBS Sep 2026): Rs 319
- 7/29 wire, 90 m coil (1 Oct 2026): Rs 21,865

Electrical wiring for a new house in Pakistan costs about **Rs 240 to 320 per sq ft** of covered area for a standard job in Lahore, material and labour included. That is Avenir Developments' rate, reviewed 13 September 2026, and it leaves out light fittings and fans. For a **10 marla house that comes to Rs 7.44 to 9.92 lakh**.

Zameen's construction cost calculator gives a second figure, updated 16 October 2026. We found no official per-square-foot rate for house wiring, so this guide sets the two figures side by side, with the government's rate per point.

## What is the electrical wiring cost for a new house of 5 marla, 10 marla or 1 kanal?

| House (double storey, Lahore) | Avenir: standard wiring, no fittings or fans | Zameen: all electrical works | Zameen without lights and fans |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 marla | Rs 4.56 to 6.08 lakh (1,900 sq ft) | Rs 9.25 lakh | Rs 6.9 lakh |
| 10 marla | Rs 7.44 to 9.92 lakh (3,100 sq ft) | Rs 12.98 lakh | Rs 10.28 lakh |
| 1 kanal | Rs 14.4 to 19.2 lakh (6,000 sq ft) | Rs 20.63 lakh | Rs 17.28 lakh |

The last column is our calculation: Zameen's total less its lights, fans and chandeliers line. Avenir's Islamabad and Rawalpindi totals are a little higher: Rs 4.75 to 6.46 lakh for 5 marla, Rs 7.75 to 10.5 lakh for 10 marla and Rs 15 to 20.4 lakh for 1 kanal.

The two builders assume different house sizes. Zameen doesn't show the covered area, but its price per sq ft implies about 2,025 sq ft for 5 marla, 3,385 for 10 marla and 6,290 for 1 kanal (our calculation).

## What is the electrical wiring cost per square foot?

Avenir prices wiring by specification, per sq ft of covered area, material and labour, in Lahore:

| Specification | Lahore, per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Starter | Rs 175 to 240 |
| Standard | Rs 240 to 320 |
| Premium | Rs 350 to 470 |
| Luxury | Rs 560 to 760 |

Standard in Islamabad and Rawalpindi is Rs 250 to 340. Avenir's rate covers cable for lights, sockets, ACs and geysers, conduit and boxes, switches and sockets, the boards, breakers, RCD protection, earthing, labour and testing. Light fittings, fans, solar, UPS units and the LESCO or IESCO connection are extra. Wiring ready for solar and a UPS adds Rs 35 to 60 per sq ft.

**Zameen's figures per sq ft, our calculation:** without lights and fans, about Rs 341 for 5 marla, Rs 304 for 10 marla and Rs 275 for 1 kanal. That is close to Avenir's standard range.

## Where does the money go?

Zameen splits the electrical works for each house like this (16 October 2026):

| Item | 5 marla | 10 marla | 1 kanal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wires and cables | Rs 3.61 lakh | Rs 5.96 lakh | Rs 10.74 lakh |
| Lights, fans and chandeliers | Rs 2.35 lakh | Rs 2.7 lakh | Rs 3.35 lakh |
| Switches and back boxes | Rs 1.87 lakh | Rs 2 lakh | Rs 2.24 lakh |
| Conduits and accessories | Rs 48,370 | Rs 77,370 | Rs 1.4 lakh |
| Labour | Rs 93,150 | Rs 1.55 lakh | Rs 2.9 lakh |
| **Total** | **Rs 9.25 lakh** | **Rs 12.98 lakh** | **Rs 20.63 lakh** |

Wire is the largest item in every size. Avenir's split is similar: cable about 36% of the cost, conduit and boxes 12%, accessories 8%, boards and earthing 7%, labour and supervision 20%, and overhead and profit 17%.

Pakistan Cables' list price for a 90 metre coil of 7/29 wire was Rs 21,865 on 1 October 2026, for buyers registered for sales tax. Avenir notes that cable prices rose about 8.5 to 10% between the February and June 2026 lists, so check the date on any quote. Which wire to buy for each circuit is in [best electric wire for house wiring](/property/guides/best-electric-wire-brand-pakistan/).

## What is the electrician rate per point?

A point is one outlet, such as a light, a fan or a socket, as Avenir prices them. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) tracks the electrician's labour rate per point:

| City | Per point, September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Lahore | Rs 319 |
| Karachi | Rs 418 |
| Islamabad | Rs 487 |
| Rawalpindi | Rs 471 |
| Faisalabad | Rs 266 |
| Multan | Rs 284 |
| Peshawar | Rs 332 |
| Quetta | Rs 317 |

Avenir plans for **90 to 120 points in a 5 marla house**, 140 to 190 in 10 marla and 250 to 340 in 1 kanal. At Lahore's PBS rate, labour for those points comes to about Rs 28,700 to 38,300 for 5 marla, Rs 44,600 to 60,600 for 10 marla and Rs 79,700 to Rs 1.08 lakh for 1 kanal (our calculation). Zameen's labour lines are higher, so ask what a labour quote covers.

With material, Avenir's Lahore rates per point are higher:

| Point (supply and fix, no fitting) | Lahore, standard |
|---|---|
| Switched light point | Rs 2,900 to 4,000 |
| Fan point with regulator | Rs 3,600 to 5,000 |
| 5A socket | Rs 2,900 to 4,000 |
| 13A or 16A power socket | Rs 4,300 to 6,200 |
| Geyser or pump point | Rs 7,500 to 12,000 |
| AC point | Rs 11,000 to 17,000 |

**Before you sign a wiring quote:** Ask which stage carries the conduit and boxes, grey structure or finishing, so they aren't priced twice. Get the number of breaker ways, the RCCB and the earthing in writing: Avenir says "a distribution company neutral is not an earth". Check the wire size printed on the coil; 3/29 is about 1.28 mm², not 1.5 mm². Avenir advises its own 4 mm² circuit and breaker for each split AC.

## Plan the rest of the build

Zameen counts part of the electrical works in the grey structure (Rs 2.24 lakh of the 10 marla total) and the rest in finishing: see [house construction stages](/property/guides/house-construction-stages/). For the whole budget, see [house construction cost in Pakistan](/property/guides/house-construction-cost-pakistan/), or the [10 marla house construction cost](/property/guides/10-marla-house-construction-cost/). Cement, steel and bricks for the structure are in the [construction material estimator](/property/tools/construction-material-estimator/). Avenir's rate leaves out the LESCO or IESCO connection and meter: see [new electricity connection](/property/guides/new-electricity-gas-connection/).

More guides: [5 marla house construction cost](/property/guides/5-marla-house-construction-cost/), [1 kanal house construction cost](/property/guides/1-kanal-house-construction-cost/), [best water pipe for a house](/property/guides/best-water-pipe-pakistan/), [contractor with material vs labour-only](/property/guides/contractor-with-material-vs-labour-rate/), [Property](/property/).

## Questions people ask

### What is the electrical wiring cost per square foot in Pakistan?

Avenir's Lahore rate for standard wiring, material and labour, is Rs 240 to 320 per sq ft of covered area (reviewed 13 Sep 2026), without light fittings and fans. Zameen's calculator works out to about Rs 275 to 341 per sq ft on the same basis (our calculation).

### What does electrical wiring cost for a 10 marla house?

Zameen's calculator puts electrical works for a 10 marla double storey in Lahore at Rs 12.98 lakh, including Rs 2.7 lakh of lights and fans (16 Oct 2026). Avenir gives Rs 7.44 to 9.92 lakh for 3,100 sq ft, without fittings and fans.

### What is the electrician rate per point?

The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics average for September 2026 was Rs 319 a point in Lahore, Rs 418 in Karachi and Rs 487 in Islamabad. That is labour only. With material, Avenir's Lahore rate for a switched light point is Rs 2,900 to 4,000.

### How many electrical points does a house need?

Avenir plans for 90 to 120 points in a 5 marla house, 140 to 190 in 10 marla and 250 to 340 in 1 kanal. Your own count depends on the number of rooms, ACs and sockets.

## Sources

- [Electrical Works Cost in Pakistan 2026: Per Sq Ft Rates (reviewed 13 Sep 2026)](https://avenirdevelopments.com/house-construction-cost/electrical-works-cost-in-pakistan/), Avenir Developments (accessed 22 Oct 2026)
- [5 marla house construction cost in Lahore (calculator)](https://www.zameen.com/tools/construction-cost-calculator/5-marla-house-construction-cost-lahore-1/), Zameen.com (accessed 22 Oct 2026)
- [10 marla house construction cost in Lahore (calculator)](https://www.zameen.com/tools/construction-cost-calculator/10-marla-house-construction-cost-lahore-1/), Zameen.com (accessed 22 Oct 2026)
- [1 kanal house construction cost in Lahore (calculator)](https://www.zameen.com/tools/construction-cost-calculator/1-kanal-house-construction-cost-lahore-1/), Zameen.com (accessed 22 Oct 2026)
- [Urban Inter-City Consumer Prices of Construction and Energy Items, September 2026](https://www.pbs.gov.pk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Urbn-Construction-11.xlsx), Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (accessed 18 Oct 2026)
- [Suggested Retail Price List of General Wiring & Cables, effective 1 Oct 2026](https://www.pakistancables.com/wp-content/uploads/Retail-Price-List-01.10.2026-For-Customers.pdf), Pakistan Cables Limited (accessed 20 Oct 2026)