Apartment Electrical Finishing Cost: Complete Price Guide
The cost of electrical finishing for your apartment is not a random number — but it feels that way when you call three electricians and get three completely different figures. The real problem is not the numbers themselves but the absence of explanation: you don't know whether the price covers materials or just labor, what cable grade is being used, or how many electrical points are included. This guide gives you a clear framework: how to estimate the expected cost based on your apartment's size, and how to tell a serious quote from a vague one.
Quick Answer
Electrical finishing cost for a 100m² Egyptian apartment ranges EGP 22,000–32,000 including materials and labor. Calculate your apartment's cost by size and learn how to request an accurate quote.
Key Factors That Determine Electrical Finishing Cost
Area and point count: every electrical point means drilling, conduit, cable pulling, connection, and finishing. A 3-bedroom apartment with a living room, kitchen, and two bathrooms typically needs 40–80 points depending on the interior layout. Rough guide: 1 electrical point per 20–25 m² as an initial estimate.
Materials quality: cables, conduits, switches, outlets, and breakers — each has options at different quality and price levels. Certified El-Sewedy cable differs from uncertified cable in heat resistance and service life. Any quote that does not name the cable type and cross-section is incomplete, not cheap.
Labor (مصنعية): the labor cost per point covers wall drilling, conduit routing, cable pulling, connection, and patching. Thick concrete walls, high ceilings, and gypsum plasterwork increase this cost. A specialist contractor documents and warranties work in writing.
High-power points: every AC unit needs a dedicated circuit with 4mm² cable and its own breaker. An instant water heater draws up to 12 kW and also requires a dedicated line. Any quote submitted without asking about these details is an incomplete figure, not a cheap one.
Electrical Finishing Cost by Apartment Size
Figures include materials and labor. AC and high-power points are quoted separately.
Electrical Materials Prices in Egypt 2026
- El-Sewedy flexible cable 1.5mm² × 100m: EGP 1,400–1,550
- El-Sewedy flexible cable 2.5mm² × 100m: approx. EGP 2,300
- 4mm² cable × 100m (AC and water heater circuits): EGP 3,500–3,600
- 100m² apartment needs ~3–4 rolls of 2.5mm² + 2 rolls of 1.5mm² + at least 2 rolls of 4mm²
- Budget switches/outlets: from EGP 15/unit — mid-range: EGP 40–80 — premium: EGP 150+
- Complete distribution panel (chassis + breakers + RCCB) for 70–150m² apartment: EGP 3,000–6,000
Prices are approximate as of April 2026 and change with market fluctuations.
How to Request a Professional Quote
Before signing with any electrician, verify the quote includes all of the following:
- Cable type, brand name, and cross-section
- Itemized count of lighting points, sockets, and power points
- Distribution panel cost, breaker count, and brand
- Does the panel include an RCCB breaker for earth-leakage protection?
- Are AC, water heater, and washing machine points included in the quote?
- Warranty period and what it covers
FAQ
What is the difference between foundation wiring cost and finishing cost?
Foundation wiring (routing cables and conduits inside walls before plastering) is priced per m²: EGP 90/m² Bronze, EGP 110/m² Silver, EGP 140/m² Platinum — labor only. Finishing (installing outlets, switches, lighting, and connecting the panel) is priced per point including materials: EGP 300–600 per point depending on brand quality. The figures in this article cover complete finishing (materials + labor).
Why do prices vary so much between electricians?
The difference typically comes from: cable quality (certified El-Sewedy vs unbranded), switch/outlet brand (Legrand vs unbranded Chinese product), presence or absence of an RCCB breaker, and team experience. A very low price usually hides lower-grade materials or no warranty. A serious quote specifies all of this in detail.
Are AC unit points included in electrical finishing prices?
Not usually. Many contractors quote basic finishing (lighting + sockets) without power points. Every AC unit needs a dedicated circuit with 4mm² cable and its own breaker. Make sure this line item is explicitly listed in any quote before you agree to it.
What do materials alone cost for a 100m² apartment?
Approximately: 3–4 rolls of 2.5mm² cable (≈ EGP 6,900–9,200) + 2 rolls of 1.5mm² (≈ EGP 2,800–3,100) + 2 rolls of 4mm² for AC/water heater (≈ EGP 7,000–7,200) + conduits and flush boxes (≈ EGP 1,500–2,000) + panel with breakers (≈ EGP 3,000–5,000). Estimated materials total: EGP 10,000–15,000 before labor.
What must a proper electrical quote include?
A serious quote lists: cable name, cross-section, and quantity; itemized counts of lighting, socket, and power points; panel and breaker type and cost; and labor for each item separately. A vague quote stating 'complete electrical finishing for X EGP' offers no protection in a dispute. Ases Kahraba starts every project with a written, itemized cost report before a single wire is touched.