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Kitchen cabinet price in Pakistan: Rs 8,300 to 12,100 a running foot for a standard UV gloss kitchen in Lahore (Sep 2026), by material, sheets and hardware.
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A standard fitted kitchen with laminated board cabinets and UV gloss shutters costs Rs 8,300 to 12,100 a running foot in Lahore, installed, on a builder's rates reviewed 26 September 2026; that is Rs 99,600 to 1.45 lakh for a 12 ft kitchen, before the countertop and sink. Acrylic or lacquer runs Rs 13,800 to 20,900. Makers' per square foot rates were Rs 2,500 to 5,500 and above. Carpenter labour alone is Rs 400 to 600 a running foot. We found no dated aluminium price.
The kitchen cabinet price in Pakistan is about Rs 8,300 to 12,100 a running foot for a standard fitted kitchen in Lahore: laminated board cabinets, UV gloss shutters and soft-close hinges, installed. That is Avenir Developments’ rate, reviewed 26 September 2026, and comes to Rs 99,600 to 1.45 lakh for a 12 ft kitchen, before the countertop, sink and appliances.
Makers price by the running foot or by the square foot, and they don’t always say what is included. This guide sets the published prices side by side, by material.
A running foot is one foot along the wall, counting the base and wall cabinets together in Avenir’s rates.
| Kitchen | What it is made of | Avenir, Lahore, installed (Sep 2026) | Civil Construction Guide (Sep 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Laminated board, local hinges (Avenir); plywood or MDF with laminate (CCG) | Rs 6,100 to 8,300 | Rs 3,000 to 5,000 |
| Standard | Laminated board carcass, UV gloss shutters (Avenir); marine ply with premium laminate (CCG) | Rs 8,300 to 12,100 | Rs 5,000 to 8,000 |
| Premium | Acrylic or lacquered shutters, Blum or Hettich fittings (Avenir); solid wood or HDF with acrylic (CCG) | Rs 13,800 to 20,900 | Rs 8,000 to 15,000 |
| Luxury | Veneer, solid wood or 2K lacquer (Avenir); imported acrylic or PU (CCG) | Rs 22,000 to 38,500 | Rs 15,000 to 30,000 and up |
The two sources count different things. Avenir’s rates include material, labour, standard hardware, finish and fixing. Civil Construction Guide lists hardware separately and adds installation at Rs 500 to 1,000 a running foot. Avenir’s rates leave out the countertop, sink, appliances, chimney and glass.
For a 12 ft kitchen, Avenir’s totals are Rs 73,200 to 99,600 (economy, which Avenir calls essential), Rs 99,600 to 1.45 lakh (standard), Rs 1.66 to 2.51 lakh (premium) and Rs 2.64 to 4.62 lakh (luxury). In Islamabad and Rawalpindi its standard rate is Rs 8,700 to 12,700 a running foot.
Some makers quote per square foot instead. These are the dated prices we found:
| Seller | Material | Per sq ft | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenir Developments, Lahore | Economy to premium, installed, per sq ft of cabinet front | Rs 1,100 to 3,800 | reviewed 26 Sep 2026 |
| Kitchenline, Lahore | PVC | Rs 2,500 to 3,800 | 20 Sep 2026 |
| Kitchenline, Lahore | MDF | Rs 3,500 to 5,500 | 20 Sep 2026 |
| Kitchenline, Lahore | Plywood | Rs 5,500 and up | 20 Sep 2026 |
| Lunar Furniture (shop) | Laminated panels | Rs 3,600 to 4,200 | 22 Oct 2026 |
Kitchenline and Lunar Furniture don’t say how they measure the square feet, so ask before you compare. Avenir measures the cabinet front. Lunar’s shop showed most kitchens below a crossed-out price, for example Rs 4,000 against Rs 5,000. Kitchenline says its rate includes cabinets, basic hardware and installation, with the countertop and sink priced separately.
No board is best everywhere. This is how Kitchenline, a Lahore maker, describes the three it uses:
| Board | Strengths | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| PVC | Resists moisture, lighter, cheapest | Fewer premium finishes, less rigid on long spans |
| MDF | Smooth surface for UV, laminate or a painted look | Must be edge sealed; swells if water reaches it |
| Plywood | Holds screws well, better for heavy drawers | Costs more; quality varies by grade |
Kitchenline says MDF works best with a sink unit made of plywood or PVC, and that boards with poor edge sealing can swell and peel in heat and humidity. The finish on the shutters changes the price: moving from laminate to UV, acrylic or PU pushes the rate up, as the table above shows.
Aluminium: Zameen’s blog says aluminium doesn’t soak up moisture and is hard for pests to nest in, but can be noisier than wooden cabinets. We found no dated aluminium kitchen price from a maker, so get quotes.
If your carpenter buys the board, these are the published sheet prices per 8 x 4 ft sheet:
| Sheet | Finishes.pk (Aug 2026) | Avenir (Sep 2026) | Property Dealer (Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminated chipboard | Rs 3,070 to 4,500 | Rs 3,000 to 4,500 (16 to 18 mm) | not listed |
| Lasani board (MDF) | not listed | Rs 3,950 to 4,800 (laminated, 16 to 18 mm) | Rs 4,000 to 4,800 (plain) |
| UV high gloss | Rs 6,500 (16 mm), Rs 9,500 (17 mm super gloss) | Rs 7,500 to 10,500 (17 to 18 mm) | Rs 7,500 to 11,000 (17 mm, UV or acrylic) |
| Plywood, 18 mm | not listed | Rs 4,500 to 8,500 (commercial), Rs 9,500 to 14,000 (marine) | not listed |
Hardware (Avenir, retail, September 2026): a Chinese soft-close hinge costs Rs 380 to 650 and a Blum soft-close hinge Rs 1,650 to 2,050. A soft-close drawer channel is Rs 1,000 to 3,100 a pair.
Labour only: Property Dealer lists carpenter labour for kitchen cabinets at Rs 400 to 600 a running foot (16 October 2026). Avenir gives Rs 400 to 650 per sq ft of cabinet front in Lahore. The units differ, so ask which one a quote uses.
Zameen’s construction calculator puts wardrobes and cabinets at Rs 5.18 lakh for a 10 marla house with two kitchens (16 October 2026). For the full finishing budget, see house construction cost in Pakistan and the 10 marla house construction cost. For the stone on the counter and floor, see which marble is best. The structure’s cement, steel and bricks are in the construction material estimator.
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Avenir's Lahore rates are Rs 1,100 to 3,800 per sq ft of cabinet front, installed (Sep 2026). Kitchenline quotes Rs 2,500 to 3,800 for PVC and Rs 3,500 to 5,500 for MDF, and Lunar Furniture's shop showed Rs 3,600 to 4,200 on 22 Oct 2026; neither says how the area is measured.
No single board wins. Kitchenline says PVC resists moisture but is less rigid, MDF takes UV and laminate well but swells if water reaches it, and plywood holds screws best. It suggests plywood or PVC for the sink unit.
A Lahore supplier listed 16 mm UV high gloss at Rs 6,500 and 17 mm UV super gloss at Rs 9,500 per 8 x 4 ft sheet in August 2026. Avenir gives Rs 7,500 to 10,500 for 17 to 18 mm.
We found no dated aluminium kitchen price from a maker, so get quotes. Zameen's blog says aluminium doesn't soak up moisture and resists pests, but can be noisier than wooden cabinets.
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