Split AC 1.5HP inverter, supply & install (5m pipe run): cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦706,068per unit
Tender rate about ₦942,421 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for split AC 1.5HP inverter, supply & install (5m pipe run) is ₦706,068 per unit in Abuja: ₦684,125 materials, ₦21,942 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦942,421 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Split AC 1.5HP inverter (supply) | 1 unit | - | ₦650,000 | ₦650,000 |
| Material | AC copper pipe set with insulation, per m | 5 m | 5% | ₦6,500 | ₦34,125 |
| Labour (hours) | AC / HVAC technician | 6 h | - | ₦3,275 | ₦19,650 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 2 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦2,292 |
| Materials | ₦684,125 | ||||
| Labour | ₦21,942 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦706,068 |
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) | ₦706,068 | ₦942,421 |
| Lagos | ₦748,870 | ₦999,552 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦759,700 | ₦1,014,008 |
| Ibadan | ₦667,473 | ₦890,907 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦673,217 | ₦898,574 |
| Kano | ₦652,693 | ₦871,180 |
| Kaduna | ₦660,193 | ₦881,190 |
| Enugu | ₦687,996 | ₦918,301 |
| Benin City | ₦695,277 | ₦928,018 |
| Uyo | ₦723,300 | ₦965,422 |
| Jos | ₦667,034 | ₦890,321 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦913,499 | ₦1,219,290 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does split AC 1.5HP inverter, supply & install (5m pipe run) cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦706,068 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦942,421 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 ₦748,870 per unit and the tender rate about ₦999,552 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (AC copper pipe set with insulation, Split AC 1.5HP inverter (supply)) with waste allowances; labour (AC / HVAC technician, 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/f30-split-ac-1-5hp-inverter-supply-and-install-5m-pipe-run/, prices as at 15 October 2026.