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Construction Cost Estimation in Germany
Real market rates BoqCalc's AI pricing engine uses for Germany — not estimates, the same numbers behind every calculation.
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Prices last updated: September 13, 2026
Materials rates in Germany
| Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Crushed stone 0-32mm | aggregates | 22.00 EUR / m3 |
| Gravel 8-16mm | aggregates | 30.00 EUR / m3 |
| Sand 0-4mm | aggregates | 25.00 EUR / m3 |
| Ready-mix concrete C30/37 | concrete | 118.00 EUR / m3 |
| Ready-mix concrete C16/20 | concrete | 92.00 EUR / m3 |
| Ready-mix concrete C25/30 | concrete | 105.00 EUR / m3 |
| Concrete pumping fee | concrete | 12.00 EUR / m3 |
| Concrete transport/delivery | concrete | 16.00 EUR / m3 |
| Cement 25kg bag | concrete | 6.00 EUR / bag |
| Metal stud profiles CW/UW | drywall | 3.00 EUR / m |
| Plasterboard 12.5mm | drywall | 7.50 EUR / m2 |
| Nails and screws assorted | fasteners | 4.50 EUR / kg |
Labor rates in Germany
| Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete worker | concrete | 43.23 EUR / hour |
| Drywall installer | drywall | 45.93 EUR / hour |
| Electrician | electrical | 54.04 EUR / hour |
| Crane operator | equipment | 54.04 EUR / hour |
| Excavator operator | excavation | 48.64 EUR / hour |
| Painter | finishes | 40.53 EUR / hour |
| Tiler | finishes | 48.64 EUR / hour |
| Formwork carpenter | formwork | 51.34 EUR / hour |
| General laborer | general | 35.13 EUR / hour |
| Skilled mason | masonry | 48.64 EUR / hour |
| Plumber | plumbing | 54.04 EUR / hour |
| Roofer | roofing | 54.04 EUR / hour |
Equipment rates in Germany
| Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete mixer truck | concrete | 95.00 EUR / hour |
| Concrete pump truck | concrete | 140.00 EUR / hour |
| Concrete vibrator | concrete | 8.00 EUR / hour |
| Crawler excavator 20t | excavation | 110.00 EUR / hour |
| Wheeled excavator 10t | excavation | 82.00 EUR / hour |
| Plate compactor | excavation | 22.00 EUR / hour |
| Roller compactor | excavation | 65.00 EUR / hour |
| Wheel loader | excavation | 75.00 EUR / hour |
| Mini excavator 3t | excavation | 52.00 EUR / hour |
| Scaffolding (monthly/m2) | general | 6.50 EUR / m2 |
| Generator 50kVA | general | 18.00 EUR / hour |
| Mobile crane 50t | lifting | 130.00 EUR / hour |
VAT applied in cost calculations for Germany: 19%.