Cost Guides

Construction cost guides by location and stage

Use these guides before opening the calculator. Each page explains a realistic planning range, the stage assumptions behind it, and the decisions that usually move the budget.

Ranges are planning bands generated from the current BuildBudgeter cost model. They are not a contractor quote and should be tightened with drawings, site data, and supplier pricing.

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Construction cost guides by location and stage

Bali

Bali villa construction cost guide

Planning range IDR 8.5M-23.0M / m²

Best for Early feasibility checks for private villas, rental villas, and small investor-led residential projects in Bali.

Connected stages: Pre-construction & site preparation, Foundation & underground works, Structure & vertical envelope, Engineering rough-in, Finishing works, Pool works

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Bali

Bali construction cost per m2

Planning range IDR 7.8M-18.5M / m²

Best for Comparing rough budgets before choosing finish level, engineering scope, and pool specification.

Connected stages: Foundation & underground works, Structure & vertical envelope, Roof & exterior shell, Engineering rough-in, Waterproofing & wet areas, Finishing works

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Jakarta

Jakarta house construction cost guide

Planning range IDR 7.5M-17.0M / m²

Best for Urban house budgets where access, labor logistics, MEP load, and finish specification need to be compared early.

Connected stages: Pre-construction & site preparation, Foundation & underground works, Structure & vertical envelope, Engineering rough-in, Engineering finishes, Handover & close-out

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Thailand

Thailand villa construction cost guide

Planning range IDR 8.7M-19.0M / m²

Best for Cross-market feasibility checks for villas where climate, finish level, MEP, and pool scope need early control.

Connected stages: Foundation & underground works, Roof & exterior shell, Engineering rough-in, Waterproofing & wet areas, Facade & site works, Commissioning & testing

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Singapore

Singapore construction cost per m2

Planning range IDR 10.5M-26.0M / m²

Best for High-control feasibility checks where labor productivity, compliance, MEP density, and documentation are expected to be stricter.

Connected stages: Pre-construction & site preparation, Engineering rough-in, Engineering finishes, Commissioning & testing, Handover & close-out

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Regional model

Foundation cost per m2

Planning range IDR 1.2M-3.2M / m² of building area

Best for Checking whether soil, slope, excavation, waterproofing, and drainage risk are properly allowed for.

Connected stages: Pre-construction & site preparation, Foundation & underground works, Waterproofing & wet areas, Facade & site works

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Regional model

MEP cost per m2: electrical, plumbing, HVAC

Planning range IDR 1.6M-5.5M / m²

Best for Choosing between basic exhaust, split AC, multi-split AC, ducted AC, and fresh-air or ERV/HRV systems.

Connected stages: Engineering rough-in, Engineering finishes, Commissioning & testing, Handover & close-out

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Regional model

Swimming pool construction cost guide

Planning range IDR 5.5M-12.5M / m² of water surface

Best for Comparing skimmer and overflow pool budgets, plant room scope, waterproofing, finishes, and commissioning.

Connected stages: Pool works, Waterproofing & wet areas, Engineering finishes, Commissioning & testing, Handover & close-out

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