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Construction Cost Estimation in South Africa
Real market rates BoqCalc's AI pricing engine uses for South Africa — not estimates, the same numbers behind every calculation.
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Prices last updated: September 13, 2026
Materials rates in South Africa
| Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gravel 8-16mm | aggregates | 357.87 ZAR / m3 |
| Crushed stone 0-32mm | aggregates | 260.27 ZAR / m3 |
| Sand 0-4mm | aggregates | 292.81 ZAR / m3 |
| Cement 25kg bag | concrete | 73.20 ZAR / bag |
| Ready-mix concrete C30/37 | concrete | 1496.56 ZAR / m3 |
| Ready-mix concrete C16/20 | concrete | 1171.22 ZAR / m3 |
| Concrete transport/delivery | concrete | 195.20 ZAR / m3 |
| Concrete pumping fee | concrete | 130.14 ZAR / m3 |
| Ready-mix concrete C25/30 | concrete | 1333.89 ZAR / m3 |
| Metal stud profiles CW/UW | drywall | 35.79 ZAR / m |
| Plasterboard 12.5mm | drywall | 89.47 ZAR / m2 |
| Nails and screws assorted | fasteners | 56.93 ZAR / kg |
Labor rates in South Africa
| Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete worker | concrete | 89.41 ZAR / hour |
| Drywall installer | drywall | 95.00 ZAR / hour |
| Electrician | electrical | 111.76 ZAR / hour |
| Crane operator | equipment | 111.76 ZAR / hour |
| Excavator operator | excavation | 100.59 ZAR / hour |
| Painter | finishes | 83.82 ZAR / hour |
| Tiler | finishes | 100.59 ZAR / hour |
| Formwork carpenter | formwork | 106.18 ZAR / hour |
| General laborer | general | 72.65 ZAR / hour |
| Skilled mason | masonry | 100.59 ZAR / hour |
| Plumber | plumbing | 111.76 ZAR / hour |
| Roofer | roofing | 111.76 ZAR / hour |
Equipment rates in South Africa
| Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete pump truck | concrete | 1545.36 ZAR / hour |
| Concrete mixer truck | concrete | 1057.35 ZAR / hour |
| Concrete vibrator | concrete | 81.33 ZAR / hour |
| Plate compactor | excavation | 244.00 ZAR / hour |
| Wheel loader | excavation | 813.35 ZAR / hour |
| Crawler excavator 20t | excavation | 1220.02 ZAR / hour |
| Wheeled excavator 10t | excavation | 894.68 ZAR / hour |
| Mini excavator 3t | excavation | 569.34 ZAR / hour |
| Roller compactor | excavation | 732.01 ZAR / hour |
| Scaffolding (monthly/m2) | general | 73.20 ZAR / m2 |
| Generator 50kVA | general | 195.20 ZAR / hour |
| Tower crane (monthly) | lifting | 61814.53 ZAR / month |
VAT applied in cost calculations for South Africa: 15%.