Market pricesEgyptInstalled works rates
Installed works rates prices in Egypt today
Market prices for Installed works rates in Egypt (Greater Cairo): one price per item, with its specification, unit, VAT and check date.
- Market day
- 1 November 2026
- Items
- 32
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- Greater Cairo
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- Egyptian pound
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Installed works rates
Half-brick walls 12 cm, labour
Building 12 cm walls in cement or clay bricks with cement mortar, all floors, per m²; Cairo subcontract rate, labour only (materials by the client)
30
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m²
No VATLabourChecked 28 October 2026Ask QuantaInternal plaster, labour
Internal cement plaster: spatter dash, screeds (bo'aj and awtar) and finishing coat, about 2–2.5 cm, per m²; Cairo subcontract rate, labour only (materials by the client)
36
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m²
No VATLabourChecked 28 October 2026Ask QuantaCeramic floor tiling, labour
Laying ceramic floor tiles on sand bed and cement mortar, grouting, skirting excluded, per m²; Cairo subcontract rate, labour only (materials by the client)
95
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m²
No VATLabourChecked 29 October 2026Ask QuantaPorcelain floor tiling, labour
Laying 60×60 porcelain with tile adhesive and levelling clips, grouting, skirting excluded, per m²; Cairo subcontract rate, labour only (materials by the client)
120
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m²
No VATLabourChecked 29 October 2026Ask QuantaCeramic wall tiling, labour
Fixing ceramic wall tiles in bathrooms and kitchens with adhesive or mortar, grouting, per m²; Cairo subcontract rate, labour only (materials by the client)
90
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m²
No VATLabourChecked 30 October 2026Ask QuantaInternal plastic painting, labour
Sanding, sealer, 2–3 coats of putty and 2 coats of plastic paint on plastered walls and ceilings, per m²; Cairo subcontract rate, labour only (materials by the client)
65
EGP / m²
No VATLabourChecked 22 October 2026Ask QuantaInternal plastic painting, supply and apply
Sealer, 2–3 coats of putty and 2 coats of plastic paint of a main local brand on walls and ceilings, per m²; Cairo subcontract rate, supply and install (labour and materials)
140
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m²
VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 30 October 2026Ask QuantaGypsum board ceiling, supply and install
Suspended ceiling in white 12.5 mm gypsum board (Knauf or similar) on galvanised frame, joints taped and filled, access panels, paint and cornices excluded, per m²; Cairo subcontract rate, supply and install (labour and materials)
315
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m²
VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 30 October 2026Ask QuantaBitumen membrane 4 mm, torch-applied
Modified bitumen membrane 4 mm (SBS or APP) on primer, torch-applied with laps and upturns, for roofs and basements, per m²; Cairo subcontract rate, supply and install (labour and materials)
240
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m²
VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 31 October 2026Ask QuantaElectrical point, labour
Chasing, conduit, back box and wiring for one lighting or socket point in a residential unit, per point; Cairo subcontract rate, labour only (materials by the client)
100
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / point
No VATLabourChecked 27 October 2026Ask QuantaPlumbing point, labour
Water supply (PPR) and drainage (PVC) connection for one fixture point in a residential unit, per point; Cairo subcontract rate, labour only (materials by the client)
310
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / point
No VATLabourChecked 27 October 2026Ask QuantaInternal plaster, supply and apply
Internal cement plaster about 2–2.5 cm with sand and cement, materials and labour, per m²; Cairo subcontract rate, supply and install (labour and materials)
103
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m²
VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask QuantaGypsum board partition 100 mm
Gypsum board partition on galvanised studs, joints finished, insulation excluded, per m²; Cairo subcontract rate, supply and install (labour and materials)
375
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m²
VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask QuantaSuspended tile ceiling 60×60
Mineral fibre or vinyl-faced gypsum tiles 60×60 cm on white T-bar grid, per m²; Cairo subcontract rate, supply and install (labour and materials)
270
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m²
VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask QuantaCementitious waterproofing for wet areas
Flexible cementitious waterproofing on floors and wall upturns of wet areas, per m²; Cairo subcontract rate, supply and install (labour and materials)
170
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m²
VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask QuantaHollow block walls 20 cm, labour
Building 20 cm hollow cement block walls with cement mortar, all floors, per m²; Cairo subcontract rate, labour only (materials by the client)
37.50
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m²
No VATLabourChecked 27 October 2026Ask QuantaTile skirting, labour
Cutting and fixing ceramic or porcelain skirting up to 10 cm high, per linear m; Cairo subcontract rate, labour only (materials by the client)
Porcelain skirting costs more, about half the porcelain floor laying rate.
31
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / linear m
No VATLabourChecked 27 October 2026Ask QuantaSaw cutting of RC slabs and heavy floors, per linear m
Diamond saw cutting of slabs and heavy floors up to 40 cm deep, Cairo and Giza — Cutting only; breaking, debris removal and disposal priced separately by the seller
775
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m
VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask QuantaSandwich panel 75–100 mm, core not stated, supply and install
Panels 7.5–10 cm for commercial buildings, hangars and warehouses; core type (PU, EPS or rock wool) not stated by the source — Supply and installation as stated by the seller; flashings and VAT not stated
1,900
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m²
VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask QuantaRoof sandwich panel, PU core 40 mm, supply and install
PU core 40 mm, pre-painted galvanised skins 0.5/0.4 mm, 1 m cover width, fixed to purlins — Panel and fixing labour; flashings, trims, ridge and transport excluded; fire rating not stated
965
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m²
VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask QuantaWall sandwich panel, PU core 50 mm, supply and install
PU core 50 mm, pre-painted galvanised skins 0.5/0.4 mm, concealed fixing, fixed to girts — Panel and fixing labour; flashings, trims, ridge and transport excluded; fire rating not stated
965
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m²
VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask QuantaSteel structure for aircraft shelter or hangar, 25–40 m clear span, per m² covered
Hangar or aircraft shelter, 45 kg/m² steel (the source's typical hangar figure; it notes weight rises beyond 40–50 m spans) — Primary and secondary steel (frames, purlins, girts, bracing), primed and erected; excludes cladding, foundations, finish paint
3,527
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m² covered plan area
VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask QuantaStructural steel, heavy sections, fabricated, primed and erected
Steel S235 (ST37) heavy sections; shop fabrication, 2 coats red-oxide primer, erection on prepared bases; bolts and base plates in fabrication — Steel with 5% waste, fabrication, erection, 2 coats primer; excludes finish coats, fire protection, anchor bolts cast in concrete, transport beyond Cairo
77,886
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / t
VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask QuantaStructural steel, light sections, fabricated, primed and erected
Steel S235 (ST37) light sections; shop fabrication, 2 coats red-oxide primer, erection on prepared bases; bolts and base plates in fabrication — Steel with 5% waste, fabrication, erection, 2 coats primer; excludes finish coats, fire protection, anchor bolts cast in concrete, transport beyond Cairo
70,422
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / t
VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask QuantaStructural steel, medium sections, fabricated, primed and erected
Steel S235 (ST37) medium sections; shop fabrication, 2 coats red-oxide primer, erection on prepared bases; bolts and base plates in fabrication — Steel with 5% waste, fabrication, erection, 2 coats primer; excludes finish coats, fire protection, anchor bolts cast in concrete, transport beyond Cairo
78,373
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / t
VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask QuantaSteel structure for warehouse, 25–40 m clear span, per m² covered
Portal-frame warehouse or factory, eaves 8–12 m, 30 kg/m² (midpoint of the source's 25–35 kg/m²) — Primary and secondary steel (frames, purlins, girts, bracing), primed and erected; excludes cladding, foundations, finish paint
2,351
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m² covered plan area
VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask QuantaUnderground RC pump room shell, per m² of internal floor area
Internal 8×4 m, 4 m clear height, walls 0.25 m, base 0.3 m, roof 0.2 m, ready-mix 350, rebar 100 kg/m³ — Excavation, blinding, RC shell, rebar, formwork, external membrane, backfill; excludes stairs, doors, hatches, pump plinths, MEP
Partial build-up: excludes formwork, dewatering, roof framing, ladders, vents and internal pipework.
16,690
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m² internal floor
VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask QuantaUnderground RC water or fire-water tank, 1000 m³ net, per m³ of capacity
Internal 20×10 m, water depth 5 m, 0.5 m freeboard; walls 0.4 m, base 0.6 m, roof slab 0.3 m; C35 ready-mix, rebar 110 kg/m³ — Excavation, blinding, RC base/walls/roof, rebar, formwork, external membrane, internal cementitious coating, backfill, one ladder; excludes dewatering, manhole covers, vents, pipework, disposal of surplus soil
Partial build-up: excludes formwork, dewatering, roof framing, ladders, vents and internal pipework.
4,080
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m³ net capacity
VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask QuantaUnderground RC water or fire-water tank, 100 m³ net, per m³ of capacity
Internal 6.5×5.2 m, water depth 3 m, 0.5 m freeboard; walls 0.3 m, base 0.4 m, roof slab 0.25 m; C35 ready-mix, rebar 110 kg/m³ — Excavation, blinding, RC base/walls/roof, rebar, formwork, external membrane, internal cementitious coating, backfill, one ladder; excludes dewatering, manhole covers, vents, pipework, disposal of surplus soil
Partial build-up: excludes formwork, dewatering, roof framing, ladders, vents and internal pipework.
6,568
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m³ net capacity
VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask QuantaUnderground RC water or fire-water tank, 250 m³ net, per m³ of capacity
Internal 10×6.25 m, water depth 4 m, 0.5 m freeboard; walls 0.35 m, base 0.5 m, roof slab 0.3 m; C35 ready-mix, rebar 110 kg/m³ — Excavation, blinding, RC base/walls/roof, rebar, formwork, external membrane, internal cementitious coating, backfill, one ladder; excludes dewatering, manhole covers, vents, pipework, disposal of surplus soil
Partial build-up: excludes formwork, dewatering, roof framing, ladders, vents and internal pipework.
5,544
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m³ net capacity
VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask QuantaUnderground RC water or fire-water tank, 500 m³ net, per m³ of capacity
Internal 12.5×10 m, water depth 4 m, 0.5 m freeboard; walls 0.35 m, base 0.5 m, roof slab 0.3 m; C35 ready-mix, rebar 110 kg/m³ — Excavation, blinding, RC base/walls/roof, rebar, formwork, external membrane, internal cementitious coating, backfill, one ladder; excludes dewatering, manhole covers, vents, pipework, disposal of surplus soil
Partial build-up: excludes formwork, dewatering, roof framing, ladders, vents and internal pipework.
4,567
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m³ net capacity
VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask QuantaUnderground RC water or fire-water tank, 750 m³ net, per m³ of capacity
Internal 15×10 m, water depth 5 m, 0.5 m freeboard; walls 0.4 m, base 0.6 m, roof slab 0.3 m; C35 ready-mix, rebar 110 kg/m³ — Excavation, blinding, RC base/walls/roof, rebar, formwork, external membrane, internal cementitious coating, backfill, one ladder; excludes dewatering, manhole covers, vents, pipework, disposal of surplus soil
Partial build-up: excludes formwork, dewatering, roof framing, ladders, vents and internal pipework.
4,302
Estimate, not yet confirmed
EGP / m³ net capacity
VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
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