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Construction Cost Estimation in Eswatini
Real market rates BoqCalc's AI pricing engine uses for Eswatini — not estimates, the same numbers behind every calculation.
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Prices last updated: September 13, 2026
Materials rates in Eswatini
| Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sand 0-4mm | aggregates | 220.44 SZL / m3 |
| Crushed stone 0-32mm | aggregates | 195.94 SZL / m3 |
| Gravel 8-16mm | aggregates | 269.42 SZL / m3 |
| Concrete pumping fee | concrete | 97.97 SZL / m3 |
| Concrete transport/delivery | concrete | 146.96 SZL / m3 |
| Ready-mix concrete C25/30 | concrete | 1004.21 SZL / m3 |
| Ready-mix concrete C16/20 | concrete | 881.74 SZL / m3 |
| Cement 25kg bag | concrete | 55.11 SZL / bag |
| Ready-mix concrete C30/37 | concrete | 1126.67 SZL / m3 |
| Metal stud profiles CW/UW | drywall | 26.94 SZL / m |
| Plasterboard 12.5mm | drywall | 67.36 SZL / m2 |
| Nails and screws assorted | fasteners | 42.86 SZL / kg |
Labor rates in Eswatini
| Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete worker | concrete | 27.73 SZL / hour |
| Drywall installer | drywall | 29.47 SZL / hour |
| Electrician | electrical | 34.67 SZL / hour |
| Crane operator | equipment | 34.67 SZL / hour |
| Excavator operator | excavation | 31.20 SZL / hour |
| Painter | finishes | 26.00 SZL / hour |
| Tiler | finishes | 31.20 SZL / hour |
| Formwork carpenter | formwork | 32.93 SZL / hour |
| General laborer | general | 22.53 SZL / hour |
| Skilled mason | masonry | 31.20 SZL / hour |
| Plumber | plumbing | 34.67 SZL / hour |
| Roofer | roofing | 34.67 SZL / hour |
Equipment rates in Eswatini
| Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete vibrator | concrete | 70.65 SZL / hour |
| Concrete pump truck | concrete | 1342.40 SZL / hour |
| Concrete mixer truck | concrete | 918.48 SZL / hour |
| Crawler excavator 20t | excavation | 1059.79 SZL / hour |
| Mini excavator 3t | excavation | 494.57 SZL / hour |
| Roller compactor | excavation | 635.87 SZL / hour |
| Plate compactor | excavation | 211.96 SZL / hour |
| Wheel loader | excavation | 706.52 SZL / hour |
| Wheeled excavator 10t | excavation | 777.18 SZL / hour |
| Generator 50kVA | general | 169.57 SZL / hour |
| Scaffolding (monthly/m2) | general | 63.59 SZL / m2 |
| Mobile crane 50t | lifting | 1271.74 SZL / hour |
VAT applied in cost calculations for Eswatini: 15%.