Full Electrical Installation Cost by Property Type in Egypt 2026
The most common question before any electrical project in Egypt is: what will it cost exactly? The real answer depends on the property type, size, and finish level. This guide provides complete figures — labor and materials together — for five different property types, along with the factors that push costs up or down.
By the Ases Kahraba team — Last updated: March 2026
Quick Answer
| Property | Area | Total (L+M) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 50 m² | EGP 10,500–17,000 |
| 3-bed Apartment | 120 m² | EGP 24,800–38,800 |
| Duplex | 200 m² | EGP 40,000–64,000 |
| Villa | 350 m² | EGP 69,500–111,000 |
| Office | 80 m² | EGP 19,200–31,200 |
Labor at 90–140 EGP/m² by tier. Materials added separately. ← 100m² dedicated breakdown
Full Cost Breakdown by Property Type
Studio / small apartment — 50 m²
Rough-in + finishing
Labor
EGP 4,500 – 7,000
Bronze 90 EGP/m² → Platinum 140 EGP/m²
Materials
EGP 6,000 – 10,000
Cables + conduits + panel + breakers
Total
EGP 10,500 – 17,000
- •8–12 sockets, 8 lighting points, 2 AC units on dedicated circuits
- •Studios in new cities carry a 10–15% geographic premium
3-bedroom apartment — 120 m²
Rough-in + finishing
Labor
EGP 10,800 – 16,800
Bronze 10,800 / Silver 13,200 / Platinum 16,800
Materials
EGP 14,000 – 22,000
El Sewedy or LS cable (1.5 / 2.5 / 6 mm²), 12–16-way panel, ABB or Schneider breakers
Total
EGP 24,800 – 38,800
- •Most-requested scenario — covers 4 AC units, washing machine, and oven
- •Materials alone equal 1.2–1.4× the labor cost
Duplex — 200 m²
Rough-in + finishing
Labor
EGP 18,000 – 28,000
Both floors at the same per-m² rate
Materials
EGP 22,000 – 36,000
Higher cable quantity due to inter-floor runs, intercom cabling, and stairwell rough-in
Total
EGP 40,000 – 64,000
- •⚠️ Many quotes price a duplex as one floor and then charge extras for the second-floor cable run
Villa — 350 m²
Rough-in + finishing
Labor
EGP 31,500 – 49,000
Materials
EGP 38,000 – 62,000
Buried outdoor cables, garden & pool rough-in, 24+ way main panel, earthing system with ground rod and 16 mm² cable
Total
EGP 69,500 – 111,000
- •Villas typically need three-phase power to prevent load imbalance
- •Three-phase setup adds EGP 3,000–6,000 in subscription and engineering fees
Commercial office — 80 m²
Rough-in + finishing
Labor
EGP 7,200 – 11,200
Same per-m² rate as residential
Materials
EGP 12,000 – 20,000
Metal trunking, three-phase panel, CAT6 data cabling, recessed LED lighting
Total
EGP 19,200 – 31,200
- •Offices need a dedicated UPS circuit for servers and USB outlets — not applicable to residential
Factors That Affect the Price
Factor 1 — Materials grade (biggest single driver)
- –Local El Sewedy vs imported LS or Nexans: 25–40% price difference per meter
- –2.5 mm² cable: El Sewedy EGP 8–10/m vs LS EGP 13–15/m
- –In a 120 m² apartment, cable cost difference alone can reach EGP 3,000–5,000
- –Breakers: Schneider Easy9 at EGP 45 vs Legrand TX3 at EGP 85–120
Factor 2 — Retrofit vs new build (+20–35%)
- –Renovation means cutting finished walls, chasing under tiles, and patching surfaces
- –Labor alone increases 20–35% vs new construction
- –Civil works (cutting and patching): EGP 2,000–10,000 — billed separately, client's responsibility
Factor 3 — Geographic location and access
- –6th of October, Sheikh Zayed, New Cairo: 10–20% premium over Old Cairo rates
- –Upper floors without a lift: add 5–10% to labor
- –Remote sites outside the Cairo metro require individual negotiation
Frequently Asked Questions
What proportion of total cost is materials vs labor?
Materials typically represent 50–60% of the total, labor 40–50%. This ratio shifts with material grade: professional materials (Legrand / Nexans) push the materials share to 65–70%, while budget local materials may be equal to or less than the labor cost.
Can the online calculator give an accurate estimate?
The calculator gives highly accurate labor estimates based on area and tier. For a complete total including materials, a site visit is needed because prices vary with the number of AC units, cable runs, and finish type. The calculator is the right starting point for any negotiation.
Why do quotes for the same area vary so widely?
Because quotes differ in: cable brand (El Sewedy vs Nexans), breaker brand (local vs Schneider), inclusion or omission of the earthing system, whether the distribution panel is included, and the number of AC circuits. Two quotes with the same total may include materials of entirely different quality — always request itemized specifications before comparing.
What's the extra cost of a villa vs an apartment of the same area?
A villa adds: garden, pool, and garage rough-in (buried and protected outdoor cables), a larger main panel, professional earthing with a buried ground rod, and typically requires three-phase power. These items increase the total by 20–35% above a same-area apartment.
Is per-square-meter pricing accurate for all property types?
Per-m² pricing is useful for quick comparisons but is not accurate for projects with special requirements. A villa with a pool, an office with data cabling, or an apartment with a washer and oven circuit — all require a detailed Bill of Quantities (BOQ) rather than simply multiplying a per-m² rate by the area.