VRF air-conditioning per HP installed (outdoor, cassette share, piping, refrigerant): cost per HP in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦2,164,900per HP
Tender rate about ₦2,889,594 per HP with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for vRF air-conditioning per HP installed (outdoor, cassette share, piping, refrigerant) is ₦2,164,900 per HP in Abuja: ₦2,149,508 materials, ₦15,392 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦2,889,594 per HP.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | VRF outdoor unit, per HP | 1 HP | - | ₦1,213,030 | ₦1,213,030 |
| Material | VRF indoor 4-way cassette 2HP | 0.5 unit | - | ₦1,772,890 | ₦886,445 |
| Material | AC copper pipe set with insulation, per m | 6 m | 5% | ₦6,500 | ₦40,950 |
| Material | Refrigerant R410A, per kg | 0.4 kg | 5% | ₦12,000 | ₦5,040 |
| Material | 2.5mm2 single-core Cu cable, 100m coil | 0.05 100m coil | 5% | ₦77,000 | ₦4,043 |
| Labour (hours) | AC / HVAC technician | 4 h | - | ₦3,275 | ₦13,100 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 2 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦2,292 |
| Materials | ₦2,149,508 | ||||
| Labour | ₦15,392 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per HP | ₦2,164,900 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per HP | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦2,164,900 | ₦2,889,594 |
| Lagos | ₦2,295,102 | ₦3,063,380 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦2,336,091 | ₦3,118,090 |
| Ibadan | ₦2,054,346 | ₦2,742,032 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦2,075,072 | ₦2,769,695 |
| Kano | ₦2,010,586 | ₦2,683,624 |
| Kaduna | ₦2,032,543 | ₦2,712,931 |
| Enugu | ₦2,118,831 | ₦2,828,104 |
| Benin City | ₦2,140,634 | ₦2,857,205 |
| Uyo | ₦2,227,076 | ₦2,972,583 |
| Jos | ₦2,054,038 | ₦2,741,621 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦2,811,292 | ₦3,752,363 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does vRF air-conditioning per HP installed (outdoor, cassette share, piping, refrigerant) cost per HP in Nigeria?
About ₦2,164,900 per HP net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦2,889,594 per HP 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 ₦2,295,102 per HP and the tender rate about ₦3,063,380 per HP.
What does the rate include?
Materials (2.5mm2 single-core Cu cable, AC copper pipe set with insulation, Refrigerant R410A, VRF indoor 4-way cassette 2HP, VRF outdoor unit) 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/x09-vrf-air-conditioning-per-hp-installed-outdoor-cassette-s/, prices as at 15 October 2026.