Cost
Bathroom finishing cost
The bathroom is the most expensive square metre in a home: plumbing, waterproofing, full-height tiles and fittings. Below are the bathroom items alone for each level.
For one bathroom, the cost in October 2026 is 83 thousand to 127 thousand EGP at premium level, and from 52 thousand at standard level. It covers materials, labour and project management, and leaves out kitchen cabinets, air conditioning, light fittings and furniture.
| Level | Cost (EGP) |
|---|---|
| Standard | 51,500 – 78,500 |
| Premium | 82,500 – 127,000 |
| Luxury | 137,500 – 211,000 |
Bathroom items
| Item | Standard | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom plumbing: supply and drainage | 13,000 – 18,000 Egyptian PP-R pipes | 17,000 – 24,000 Banninger (BR) pipes | 24,000 – 32,000 Banninger (BR) + concealed cistern and shower |
| Bathroom and kitchen waterproofing | 3,000 – 4,500 Cementitious coating on the floor and the first 30 cm of wall | 5,500 – 7,500 Sikatop 107 Elastic, full shower walls | 7,000 – 9,500 Two coats of Sikatop 107 Elastic + corner tape |
| Bathroom and kitchen wall tiles | 6,000 – 10,920 Egyptian first-grade wall ceramic | 10,400 – 19,760 Wall porcelain 60×120 | 17,000 – 32,500 Large-format Spanish porcelain |
| Floors, supply and laying | 1,485 – 2,520 Egyptian first-grade ceramic 60×60 (Cleopatra or Royal) | 2,790 – 4,920 First-grade porcelain 60×120 | 4,500 – 8,700 Spanish porcelain 60×120 or Egyptian marble in the living room |
| Bathroom suite, mixers and accessories | 14,000 – 20,000 Basic Ideal Standard suite + first-tier mixers | 25,000 – 35,000 Ideal Standard or Duravit suite + Grohe Eurosmart mixers | 50,000 – 70,000 Wall-hung Duravit with concealed cistern + Grohe Essence |
| Interior doors with frame and fitting | 5,500 – 7,000 Made-to-measure pine | 8,000 – 10,500 Ready WPC or melamine door | 12,000 – 16,000 High-end ready door or natural veneer |
The totals above include project management.
Estimate the whole home
Estimated cost
From 253,000 to 387,000 EGP
4,200 – 6,450 EGP per m²
Prices updated 2026-10-15. The final price comes after the site visit.
Where the money goes
Items with quantities and rates
| Item | Quantity | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical first fix: conduit, wire, boxes, panel El Sewedy wire, about 100 points per 100 m², separate AC circuits Estimated | 60 m² of floor area | 31,200 – 42,000 |
| Switches and sockets Schneider Unica or equivalent Market average | 60 m² of floor area | 10,800 – 16,800 |
| Bathroom plumbing: supply and drainage Banninger (BR) pipes Estimated | 1 bathroom | 17,000 – 24,000 |
| Kitchen plumbing Same plus a dishwasher point Estimated | 1 kitchen | 8,000 – 12,000 |
| Pipe pressure test Before plaster and tiling Estimated | 1 unit | 800 – 1,500 |
| Bathroom and kitchen waterproofing Sikatop 107 Elastic, full shower walls Estimated | 2 bathroom | 11,000 – 15,000 |
| Wall and ceiling plaster, mortar included Levelled with screeds and squared corners Estimated | 49–55.1 m² | 4,896 – 7,160 |
| Floors, supply and laying First-grade porcelain 60×120 Market average | 52.5–55.1 m² | 32,569 – 45,166 |
| Bathroom and kitchen wall tiles Wall porcelain 60×120 Market average | 26–36 m² | 13,520 – 27,360 |
| Paint: sealer, putty and three coats Jotun Fenomastic Market average | 127–158 m² | 17,808 – 28,368 |
| Gypsum board ceilings, installed Cornices and simple shapes Estimated | 7.7–12.8 m² | 3,060 – 7,013 |
| Interior doors with frame and fitting Ready WPC or melamine door Estimated | 3 door | 24,000 – 31,500 |
| Bathroom suite, mixers and accessories Ideal Standard or Duravit suite + Grohe Eurosmart mixers Verified | 1 bathroom | 25,000 – 35,000 |
| Kitchen sink and mixer Grohe mixer Estimated | 1 kitchen | 8,000 – 12,000 |
| Marble thresholds, entries and window sills Egyptian Breccia or Trista marble Estimated | 60 m² of floor area | 3,300 – 5,100 |
Assumptions
- Net floor area is 85% of the contract area
- Ceiling height 2.90 m
- 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and one kitchen
- Wall area is 2.2 to 2.6 times the net floor area
- Bathroom walls tiled to the ceiling; kitchen tiled behind the counter only
- Project management and engineering supervision at 20–25% of the works
- Renovation: plaster repairs on about 30% of the walls
Not in this number
- Strip-out and debris removal (after the visit)
- Kitchen cabinets and wardrobes
- Air conditioning, water heaters and appliances
- Light fittings and chandeliers
- Furniture and curtains
- The main entrance door
- Utility meters and fees
Common questions
How much does finishing one bathroom cost?
For one bathroom, the cost in October 2026 is 83 thousand to 127 thousand EGP at premium level, and from 52 thousand at standard level. It covers materials, labour and project management, and leaves out kitchen cabinets, air conditioning, light fittings and furniture.
Why is the estimate a range and not one number?
Because the final number depends on the real drawing: wall lengths, openings and height. The range covers the difference between two homes of the same size; after the site visit the bill of quantities gives one number, item by item.
Where do these prices come from?
From published Egyptian material prices and published labour rates, updated on 2026-10-15. Each item in the calculator shows how confident we are in its price.