Villa construction cost calculator
An early estimate of what a residential villa costs to build in Riyadh, from the plot area, number of floors and finishing level. Rates per m2 come from offers we prepared in 2026; the final figure comes from a BOQ of your drawings.
How the calculator works
- Built-up area = plot area × coverage × floors, plus the annex, plus the basement. The rules allow ground and first floors up to 75% of the plot and an annex up to 70% of the floor below; the approved building system for your plot on Balady is the reference.
- Structure: 1,000 to 1,300 SAR per m2, and about 1.6 times that in a basement for excavation, retaining walls and full waterproofing.
- Finishing with MEP: mid-range 1,600 to 2,200 SAR per m2, premium 2,400 to 3,200.
- Boundary and site: boundary wall at 700 SAR per linear metre, open area landscaping at 150 SAR per m2, tanks at 25,000 SAR. All estimates.
- Not included: land, design and supervision, fees and utility connections, kitchen and furniture, and any special soil treatment.
Read the full explanation and examples in villa construction cost in Riyadh 2026, or ask for a take-off and priced BOQ of your drawings.
Frequently asked questions
What does a villa on a 400 m2 plot cost in Riyadh?
At 70% coverage with ground, first and a half-floor annex the built-up area is 700 m2, and a mid-range turnkey villa costs about 2.4 million SAR before VAT.
Does the calculator replace a BOQ?
No. It is for planning and budgeting. An exact price comes from a quantity take-off of the drawings and pricing every item.
Why does a basement cost more?
It adds deep excavation, retaining walls, full waterproofing and often dewatering, so its structure costs about 1.6 times the floors above.
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Discuss your project with us
Send your drawings or a short project brief, and we will respond with a scope of work and a quotation.