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Construction Cost Estimation in Switzerland
Real market rates BoqCalc's AI pricing engine uses for Switzerland — not estimates, the same numbers behind every calculation.
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Prices last updated: September 13, 2026
Materials rates in Switzerland
| Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sand 0-4mm | aggregates | 38.00 CHF / m3 |
| Gravel 8-16mm | aggregates | 45.00 CHF / m3 |
| Crushed stone 0-32mm | aggregates | 35.00 CHF / m3 |
| Concrete transport/delivery | concrete | 25.00 CHF / m3 |
| Concrete pumping fee | concrete | 18.00 CHF / m3 |
| Ready-mix concrete C30/37 | concrete | 190.00 CHF / m3 |
| Ready-mix concrete C16/20 | concrete | 150.00 CHF / m3 |
| Cement 25kg bag | concrete | 9.00 CHF / bag |
| Ready-mix concrete C25/30 | concrete | 170.00 CHF / m3 |
| Metal stud profiles CW/UW | drywall | 4.50 CHF / m |
| Plasterboard 12.5mm | drywall | 12.00 CHF / m2 |
| Nails and screws assorted | fasteners | 7.00 CHF / kg |
Labor rates in Switzerland
| Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete worker | concrete | 48.27 CHF / hour |
| Drywall installer | drywall | 51.29 CHF / hour |
| Electrician | electrical | 60.34 CHF / hour |
| Crane operator | equipment | 60.34 CHF / hour |
| Excavator operator | excavation | 54.31 CHF / hour |
| Painter | finishes | 45.26 CHF / hour |
| Tiler | finishes | 54.31 CHF / hour |
| Formwork carpenter | formwork | 57.33 CHF / hour |
| General laborer | general | 39.22 CHF / hour |
| Skilled mason | masonry | 54.31 CHF / hour |
| Plumber | plumbing | 60.34 CHF / hour |
| Roofer | roofing | 60.34 CHF / hour |
Equipment rates in Switzerland
| Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete pump truck | concrete | 230.00 CHF / hour |
| Concrete mixer truck | concrete | 155.00 CHF / hour |
| Concrete vibrator | concrete | 12.00 CHF / hour |
| Mini excavator 3t | excavation | 85.00 CHF / hour |
| Crawler excavator 20t | excavation | 180.00 CHF / hour |
| Plate compactor | excavation | 35.00 CHF / hour |
| Roller compactor | excavation | 105.00 CHF / hour |
| Wheel loader | excavation | 125.00 CHF / hour |
| Wheeled excavator 10t | excavation | 135.00 CHF / hour |
| Scaffolding (monthly/m2) | general | 10.00 CHF / m2 |
| Generator 50kVA | general | 28.00 CHF / hour |
| Tower crane (monthly) | lifting | 9000.00 CHF / month |
VAT applied in cost calculations for Switzerland: 8.1%.