Electric water heater 50L, installed: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦165,764per unit
Tender rate about ₦221,253 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for electric water heater 50L, installed is ₦165,764 per unit in Abuja: ₦155,775 materials, ₦9,989 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦221,253 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Electric water heater 50L | 1 unit | - | ₦150,000 | ₦150,000 |
| Material | PPR pipe 25mm, 4m | 1 length | 5% | ₦5,500 | ₦5,775 |
| Labour (hours) | Plumber | 2.5 h | - | ₦2,784 | ₦6,959 |
| Labour (hours) | Electrician | 1 h | - | ₦3,029 | ₦3,029 |
| Materials | ₦155,775 | ||||
| Labour | ₦9,989 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦165,764 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per unit | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦165,764 | ₦221,253 |
| Lagos | ₦175,909 | ₦234,794 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦177,726 | ₦237,220 |
| Ibadan | ₦155,977 | ₦208,190 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦157,036 | ₦209,603 |
| Kano | ₦152,362 | ₦203,365 |
| Kaduna | ₦154,220 | ₦205,844 |
| Enugu | ₦160,650 | ₦214,428 |
| Benin City | ₦162,408 | ₦216,774 |
| Uyo | ₦168,939 | ₦225,490 |
| Jos | ₦155,777 | ₦207,923 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦213,495 | ₦284,962 |
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- F06 WC suite (economy), supplied, fixed & connected₦92,805 per unit
- F07 WC one-piece (premium), supplied, fixed & connected₦369,197 per unit
- F04 Wash hand basin with pedestal & mixer, fixed & connected₦101,674 per unit
- F05 Single-bowl stainless kitchen sink with mixer, fixed & connected₦87,671 per unit
- F08 Acrylic bathtub 1.7m with mixer, fixed & connected₦302,904 per unit
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- F10 Urinal with flush valve, fixed & connected₦133,868 per unit
- F12 Cold water point, 20mm PPR (avg 6m run)₦16,167 per point
- F13 Hot water point, 25mm PPR (avg 6m run)₦19,579 per point
- F14 Soil & waste point, uPVC 110/50mm₦25,300 per point
- F15 2,000L tank on 6m steel stand, installed & connected₦662,899 per unit
- F16 1HP surface pump with valves, installed₦130,381 per unit
- F17 Borehole drilling in basement rock, Abuja (subcontract)₦22,000 per m
- F18 Complete borehole 120m: survey, drilling, casing, 1.5HP pump, tank stand & 2,000L tank₦4,254,440 per unit
- F19 Inspection chamber 600x600x750 in 150mm block with cover₦109,142 per unit
- F20 110mm uPVC underground drain on sand bed (excl. trench)₦5,088 per m
Frequently asked questions
How much does electric water heater 50L, installed cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦165,764 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦221,253 per unit 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 ₦175,909 per unit and the tender rate about ₦234,794 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Electric water heater 50L, PPR pipe 25mm) with waste allowances; labour (Electrician, Plumber) 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/f11-electric-water-heater-50l-installed/, prices as at 15 October 2026.