600x600 ceramic floor tiles (mid-range) on adhesive, grouted: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦13,875per m²
Tender rate about ₦18,520 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 600x600 ceramic floor tiles (mid-range) on adhesive, grouted is ₦13,875 per m² in Abuja: ₦11,870 materials, ₦2,006 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦18,520 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Floor tile 600x600 ceramic/porcelain, mid-range | 1 m² | 8% | ₦8,500 | ₦9,180 |
| Material | Tile adhesive, standard, 20kg | 0.22 bag | 5% | ₦9,500 | ₦2,194 |
| Material | Tile grout, per kg | 0.3 kg | 10% | ₦1,500 | ₦495 |
| Labour (hours) | Tiler | 0.7 h | - | ₦2,456 | ₦1,719 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.25 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦287 |
| Materials | ₦11,870 | ||||
| Labour | ₦2,006 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦13,875 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per m² | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦13,875 | ₦18,520 |
| Lagos | ₦14,748 | ₦19,685 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦14,725 | ₦19,654 |
| Ibadan | ₦12,881 | ₦17,193 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦12,899 | ₦17,217 |
| Kano | ₦12,543 | ₦16,742 |
| Kaduna | ₦12,722 | ₦16,981 |
| Enugu | ₦13,237 | ₦17,668 |
| Benin City | ₦13,396 | ₦17,880 |
| Uyo | ₦13,931 | ₦18,594 |
| Jos | ₦12,841 | ₦17,139 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦17,637 | ₦23,541 |
Related finishes rates
- E01 15mm internal plaster, cement-sand 1:6, to blockwork₦3,202 per m²
- E02 20mm external render, cement-sand 1:4₦4,708 per m²
- E03 40mm cement-sand 1:3 floor screed₦6,305 per m²
- E05 600x600 polished porcelain floor tiles (premium) on adhesive, grouted₦31,369 per m²
- E10 600x600 matt anti-slip porcelain floor tiles on adhesive₦19,907 per m²
- E11 400x400 ceramic floor tiles on adhesive₦10,595 per m²
- E06 300x600 wall tiles on adhesive, grouted₦13,736 per m²
- E15 100mm tile skirting on adhesive₦2,709 per m
- E12 20mm local polished granite flooring on mortar bed₦59,729 per m²
- E13 20mm imported marble flooring on mortar bed₦104,285 per m²
- E14 SPC vinyl click flooring on underlay₦8,837 per m²
- E26 8mm laminate flooring on underlay₦10,555 per m²
- E27 Carpet tiles on adhesive₦15,314 per m²
- E25 2-coat epoxy floor coating₦6,599 per m²
- E24 Natural stone wall cladding on adhesive₦27,280 per m²
- E07 Skim coat + 3 coats emulsion to internal plastered walls₦2,375 per m²
- E16 Sealer + skim + 3 coats silk emulsion to internal walls₦3,162 per m²
- E08 2 coats weathershield paint to external render₦1,612 per m²
Frequently asked questions
How much does 600x600 ceramic floor tiles (mid-range) on adhesive, grouted cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦13,875 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦18,520 per m² as a tender rate including overheads, contingency, profit and VAT (Buildocrat Nigeria Construction Rate Book).
What is the rate in Lagos?
Applying Buildocrat's Lagos location factors, the net rate is about ₦14,748 per m² and the tender rate about ₦19,685 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Floor tile 600x600 ceramic/porcelain, Tile adhesive, Tile grout) with waste allowances; labour (Tiler, Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (no plant) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/e04-600x600-ceramic-floor-tiles-mid-range-on-adhesive-groute/, prices as at 15 October 2026.