Prepaid meter single-phase installed with service cable: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦112,059per unit
Tender rate about ₦149,570 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for prepaid meter single-phase installed with service cable is ₦112,059 per unit in Abuja: ₦106,000 materials, ₦6,059 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦149,570 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Prepaid energy meter, single-phase | 1 unit | - | ₦85,000 | ₦85,000 |
| Material | 6mm2 single-core Cu cable, 100m coil | 0.1 100m coil | 5% | ₦200,000 | ₦21,000 |
| Labour (hours) | Electrician | 2 h | - | ₦3,029 | ₦6,059 |
| Materials | ₦106,000 | ||||
| Labour | ₦6,059 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦112,059 |
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) | ₦112,059 | ₦149,570 |
| Lagos | ₦118,903 | ₦158,706 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦120,236 | ₦160,484 |
| Ibadan | ₦105,547 | ₦140,879 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦106,304 | ₦141,889 |
| Kano | ₦103,124 | ₦137,645 |
| Kaduna | ₦104,366 | ₦139,302 |
| Enugu | ₦108,727 | ₦145,123 |
| Benin City | ₦109,908 | ₦146,700 |
| Uyo | ₦114,330 | ₦152,602 |
| Jos | ₦105,426 | ₦140,717 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦144,465 | ₦192,824 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does prepaid meter single-phase installed with service cable cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦112,059 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦149,570 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 ₦118,903 per unit and the tender rate about ₦158,706 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (6mm2 single-core Cu cable, Prepaid energy meter) with waste allowances; labour (Electrician) 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/n10-prepaid-meter-single-phase-installed-with-service-cable/, prices as at 15 October 2026.