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6 October 2025
Written By Semen Merah Putih

Here’s How to Calculate the Budget for a 2-Story House!

Budget Plan for a 2-Story House

Having a comfortable 2-story house that suits your needs is a dream come true. However, before construction begins, you need to carefully prepare a 2-story house budget plan. This budget plan is vital to avoid waste and ensure that construction goes according to plan. 

Without accurate calculations, the costs can be excessive and disrupt the construction process. Without further ado, let's take a look at how to calculate a complete budget for a 2-story house, with examples in this article!

What Should You Consider When Creating a 2-Story House Budget Plan?

When calculating a 2-story house budget plan, there are several important things you need to consider beforehand. This pre-budget planning process aims to make budgeting more accurate and aligned with construction needs. Here are some considerations to keep in mind before creating a cost estimate for a 2-story house. 

1. House Design Plan

Before making a budget plan for a 2-story house, determine the details of your dream house design. This includes specifications such as the number of rooms, the size of each room, and the types of materials to be used.

2. Total Budget

Once the design is clear, the next step is to determine the maximum budget limit from the start. This step enables you to control expenses and avoid unexpected costs that exceed your budget.

3. Details of Costs and Services

In preparing the budget plan for a 2-story house, you need to break down all material and service costs. Material costs include building materials, such as bricks, cement, glass, frames, and others. Meanwhile, service costs include labor costs, such as builders and electricians.

4. Total Costs

Costs per item will be grouped by type of work. The total cost per group will become the final budget for the construction of your 2-story house.

Read also: How to Estimate Cost for a Two-Story House Renovation

How to Calculate the Budget Plan for a 2-Story House

After considering the points above, the next step is to calculate the budget for a 2-story house. This calculation helps determine the details of the costs required during construction. 

This calculation method can also be adjusted for a 6x12 2-story house budget or other sizes. Here are the steps.

1. Compiling Data and Information

The first step in calculating the budget plan is to compile data and information related to the project. The data includes the building area, technical specifications, types of materials, construction methods, material prices, labor costs at the project site, and additional costs, such as equipment rental, transportation, taxes, and administration.

2. List the Tasks

The next step is to make a list of tasks. This list includes stages such as foundation work, structure, walls, roof, flooring, and finishing, which are then broken down into sub-items. For example, foundation work consists of procuring river rocks, cement, sand, and labor.

3. Calculate the Volume of Work

You also need to calculate the volume of each task. Calculations are made for each item, such as the volume of concrete in the structure, floor area, and wall area, in accordance with the technical specifications determined in advance.

4. Calculate Material Requirements and Costs

At this stage, calculate the material requirements based on the volume of work, then multiply the quantity by the unit price to obtain a cost estimate. Next, calculate the estimated labor costs by determining the number of workers, the duration of work, and multiplying by the daily wage.

5. Calculate Other Costs

Do not forget to calculate other costs that may arise during the construction process, such as heavy equipment rental (mixers, scaffolding, etc.), landfill costs, as well as VAT (PPN) and administrative fees in accordance with local regulations, for example, 5% of the total cost.

6. Combine Total Costs

The next step is to add up all the costs of each job and additional costs to get the total project budget. Be sure to double-check to ensure no components are missed and that all calculations are correct.

Read also: House Renovation Budget: Example & How to Create One

7. Finalizing the Budget Plan

During the finalization stage, conduct a thorough review to ensure that all data is complete and accurate. Prepare detailed budget plan documentation that includes cost details, work volume, and technical specifications, then submit it for approval or use it as a reference during the project.

8. Adjustments

The final step in preparing a budget for a 2-story house is to make adjustments. These revisions are necessary if there are changes during the project, including adjustments to fluctuations in material prices or labor wages.

Example of a 2-Story House Budget Plan

Here is an example of a 2-story house budget plan for a clearer picture. This table shows various general costs in building a 2-story house, from preparation to finishing. Keep in mind that the figures in this example are only illustrations and must be adjusted to actual conditions, such as material prices and labor wages in your location.

Masonry, foundation, and reinforced concrete work

No - Material type - Volume - Unit - Unit Price (IDR) - Total (IDR)

1 - Red brick - 49770 - pc - 1,300 - 64,710,000

2 - 2/3 split stone - 16 - m³ - 320,000 - 5,120,000

3 - Plain rebar Ø8 mm - 161 - pcs - 45,000 - 7,245,000

4 - Plain rebar Ø10 mm - 328 - pcs - 65,000 - 21,320,000

5 - Plain rebar Ø12 mm - 352 - pcs - 75,000 - 26,400,000

6 - D10 mm deformed bars - 18 - pcs - 91,000 - 16,653,000

7 - D13 mm deformed bars - 385 - pcs - 115,000 - 44,275,000

8 - Wire mesh M8 - 134 - m² - 125,000 - 16,750,000

9 - Plywood 9 mm - 365 - sheets - 125,000 - 45,625,000

10 - Dolken Ø8–10, length 4 m - 1888 - pcs - 18,000 - 33,984,000

11 - Formwork oil - 158 - liters - 35,000 - 5,530,000

12 - Bondex (formwork cover) - 64 - m² - 150,000 - 960,0000

13 - Formite/Spacer - 654 - pcs - 5,500 - 3,597,000

14 - Bendrat wire - 162 - kg - 15,000 - 2,430,000

15 - Welding wire - 144 - kg - 47,000 - 6,768,000

16 - Nails (2“–5”) - 142 - kg - 17,000 - 2,414,000

17 - Zinc corrugated roof - 38 - sheets - 27,000 - 1,026,000

18 - Metal primer (meni) - 7 - kg - 38,000 - 266,000

19 - Local concrete sand - 20 - m³ - 360,000 - 7,200,000

20 - Cilegon concrete sand - 27 - m³ - 360,000 - 9,720,000

21 - Cilegon fill sand - 54 - m³ - 180,000 - 9,720,000

22 - White mortar sand (Rangkas) - 34 - m³ - 380,000 - 12,920,000

23 - Termite control agent - 231 - m² - 20,000 - 4,620,000

24 - Cement (50 kg bags) - 78 - bags - 78,000 6,084,000

25 - Colored cement - 482 - kg -17,400 - 8,395,000

26 - Ready-mix concrete K-250 (Jaya Mix) - 23 - m³ - 850,000 - 19,550,000

27 - Concrete pump rental - 22 - m³ - 175,000 - 3,850,000

TOTAL - 482,037,000

Woodwork for formwork, roof trusses, and ceilings

No - Material type - Volume - Unit - Unit Price (IDR) - Total (IDR)

1 - Albizia wood beams, size 5/7, length 3 m - 3 - m³ - 2,300,000 - 6,900,000

2 - Albasia boards, size 2/20, length 3 m - 0 - m³ - 2,400,000 - 0

3 - Wooden beams, size 5/7, class III - 28 - m³ - 2,300,000 - 64,400,000

4 - Other Class III timber beams - 18 - m³ - 2,300,000 - 41,400,000

5 - Stegers (work aids) - 2 - ls - 75,000 - 150,000

TOTAL - 112,850,000

Framing, doors, and windows

No - Material type - Volume - Unit - Unit Price (IDR) - Total (IDR)

1 - Installation of P1 (full accessories) - 1 - unit - 8,000,000 - 8,000,000

2 - Installation of P2 (full accessories) - 1 - unit - 6,200,000 - 6,200,000

3 - Installation of P3 (full accessories) - 1 - unit - 10,500,000 - 10,500,000

4 - Installation of P4 (full accessories) - 2 - units - 6,800,000 - 13,600,000

5 - P5 installation (full accessories) - 1 - unit - 4,600,000 - 4,600,000

6 - P6 installation (full accessories) - 9 - units - 6,400,000 - 57,600,000

7 - Installation of P7 (full accessories) - 1 - unit - 3,700,000 - 3,700,000

8 - Installation of P8 (full accessories) - 3 - units - 3,550,000 - 10,650,000

9 - Installation of P9 (full accessories) - 1 - unit - 2,900,000 - 2,900,000

10 - Installation of P10 (full accessories) - 2 - units - 1,900,000 - 3,800,000

11 - Installation of P11 (full accessories) - 3 - units - 2,000,000 - 6,000,000

12 - Installation of J1 (full accessories) - 1 - unit - 3,900,000 - 3,900,000

13 - Installation of J2 (full accessories) - 1 - unit - 2,800,000 - 2,800,000

14 - Installation of J3 (full accessories) - 1 - unit - 5,600,000 - 5,600,000

15 - Installation of J4 (full accessories) - 2 - units - 7,600,000 - 15,200,000

16 - Installation of J5 (full accessories) - 4 - units - 2,100,000 - 8,400,000

17 - BV1 installation (full accessories) - 3 - units - 900,000 - 2,700,000

18 - BV2 installation (full accessories) - 1 - unit - 700,000 - 700,000

19 - K installation (full accessories) - 3 - units - 850,000 - 2,550,000

TOTAL - 169,400,000

Locks and hinges

No - Material type - Volume - Unit - Unit Price (IDR) - Total (IDR)

1 - Handle Lock - 19 - pieces - 185,000 - 3,515,000

2 - Side Lock - 2 - pieces - 95,000 - 190,000

3 - Window Lock - 21 - pieces - 60,000 - 1,260,000

4 - Butterfly Window Hinge - 21 - pieces - 42,000 - 882,000

5 - Butterfly Door Hinges - 61 - pieces - 135,000 - 8,235,000

6 - Window Latches - 21 - pieces - 22,000 - 462,000

7 - Door Holder - 9 - pieces - 125,000 - 1,125,000

8 - Sliding Accessories - 5 - pieces - 170,000 - 850,000

9 - Single Door Handle - 12 - pieces - 215,000 - 2,580,000

10 - Double Door Handle - 2 - pieces - 470,000 - 940,000

TOTAL - 20,039,000

Tile roofing

No - Material type - Volume - Unit - Unit Price (IDR) - Total (IDR)

1 - Kanmuri Flat Roof Tiles - 205 - m² - 145,000 - 29,725,000

2 - Kanmuri Full Flat Ridge Tiles - 161 - pieces - 11,200 - 1,803,200

3 - 3-Way Ridge - 4 - pieces - 95,000 - 380,000

4 - Main Frame C-75-75 - 546 - m¹ - 14,000 - 7,644,000

5 - Lower Roof Rafter R 33-0.45 - 995 - m¹ - 7,500 - 7,462,500

6 - Truss Screw 6×20 mm - 4,875 - pcs - 450 - 2,193,750

7 - Lower Roof Screws - 6,825 - pcs - 375 - 2,559,375

8 - Dynabolt 12×120 mm - 195 - pcs - 16,000 - 3,120,000

9 - 10 mm Tempered Glass - 61 - m² - 75,500 - 4,605,500

10 - WF Steel 200×100×5.7×8 mm - 5 - bars - 2,025,000 - 10,125,000

TOTAL -  69,618,325

Ceiling

No - Material type - Volume - Unit - Unit Price (IDR) - Total (IDR)

1 - Gypsum Profile List 2.2m - 249 - m¹ - 13,750 - 3,423,750

2 - Gypsum Board 120x240x9mm - 92 - sheets - 71,500 - 6,578,000

3 - WR Gypsum Board 120x240x4mm - 6 - sheets - 104,500 - 627,000

4 - GRC Sheets - 18 - m² - 83,416 - 1,501,488

5 - Kalsiboard 120x240x4mm - 36 - sheets - 35,750 - 1,287,000

6 - Compound Powder - 46 - bags - 99,000 - 4,554,000

7 - Cotton plaster - 26 - pieces - 14,300 - 371,800

8 - Screws for gypsum - 28 - kg - 59,400 - 1,663,200

9 - Screws for GRC - 13 - kg - 59,400 - 772,200

10 - GRC Nails - 3 - kg - 45,925 - 137,775

11 - Gypsum Powder - 36 - kg - 4,950 - 178,200

12 - Hanging Wire - 367 - dozen - 2,200 - 807,400

13 - 2x4 Hollow - 55 - bars - 49,500 - 2,722,500

14 - 4x4 Hollow - 152 - bars - 75,900 - 11,536,800

Painting or finishing

No - Material type - Volume - Unit - Unit Price (IDR) - Total (IDR)

1 - Sandpaper - 195 - sheets - 16,225 - 3,163,363

2 - Wall Primer - 140 - kg - 48,624 - 6,804,810

3 - Topcoat (2 coats, similar to ICI/Nippon) - 364 - kg - 107,690 - 39,184,152

4 - Wall Paint (similar to ICI/Nippon) - 78 - kg - 96,938 - 7,569,462

5 - Wall Plaster - 62 - kg - 48,400 - 3,000,444

6 - Paint Rollers - 4 - pcs - 33,000 - 132,600

7 - Work Equipment - 390 - units - 1,100 - 429,473

8 - Initial Cleaning / Pre-treatment - 135 - m² - 5,500 - 740,455

9 - Corner Curbing (edge trim) - 54 - m¹ - 38,500 - 2,076,074

10 - Sika Waterproofing 107 Seal + Liquid - 142 - m² - 34,466 - 4,878,804

TOTAL - 67,979,637

Flooring, ceramic wall, and natural stone

No - Material type - Volume - Unit - Unit Price (IDR) - Total (IDR)

1 - Andesite Stone 50×50 Installation - 42 - m² - 195,000 - 8,190,000

2 - Granite Tile 60×60 Niro Granite Bianco Luna (Silky White) Installation  - 78 - m² - 150,000 - 11,700,000

3 - Parquet Flooring Installation - 6 - m² - 60,000 - 360,000

4 - Essenza Beola Grey Ceramic Tiles 60×60 Installation - 22 - m² - 148,000 - 3,256,000

5 - Roman Borra Grey Ceramic Tiles 30×30 Installation - 13 - m² - 103,000 - 1,339,000

6 - Granite Tile  80×80 Niro Granite Lux 3.0 Carnelia Installation - 183 - m² - 205,000 - 37,515,000

7 - Ceramic Tile  40×40 KIA Terrazzo Installation - 20 - m² - 67,000 - 1,340,000

8 - Wall Ceramic Tile 30×60 Roman Britannia Rhombus Installation - 62 - m² - 176,000 - 10,912,000

9 - Wall Granite  60×120 Nara Travertino Beige Installation - 80 - m² - 410,000 - 32,800,000

10 - Granite Tile  60×60 Essenza Cemento Gris Installation - 18 - m² - 182,000 - 3,276,000

11 - Premium Parquet Flooring Installation - 10 - m² - 225,000 - 2,250,000

12 - Natural Stone Wall Installation - 53 - m² - 128,000 - 6,784,000

13 - Black Candi Natural Stone Wall Installation - 106 - m² - 72,000 - 7,632,000

14 - WPC Parquet Wall Installation - 5 - m² - 395,000 - 1,975,000

TOTAL - 128,229,000

Iron

No - Material type - Volume - Unit - Unit Price (IDR) - Total (IDR)

1 - Hollow Steel 30×30×0.8 mm - 30 - bars - 65,000 - 1,950,000

2 - Hollow Steel 60×60×1.1 mm - 3 - bars - 175,000 - 525,000

3 - Hollow Steel 50×50×1.1 mm - 17 - bars - 163,000 - 2,771,000

4 - Hollow Steel 50×100×1.7 mm - 16 - bars - 378,000 - 6,048,000

5 - Tools (Drill/Generator) - 19 - units - 5,500 - 104,500

6 - Welding Equipment Rental - 12 - hours - 58,000 - 696,000

TOTAL - 12,094,500

Electrical installation and lighting

No - Material type - Volume - Unit - Unit Price (IDR) - Total (IDR)

1 - Downlight - 83 - pieces - 60,000 - 4,980,000

2 - 12W Incandescent Light Bulb - 1 - piece - 142,000 - 142,000

3 - 18W Incandescent Lamps - 4 - pieces - 178,000 - 712,000

4 - Wall Lamps - 9 - pieces - 176,000 - 1,584,000

5 - Pendant Lights - 6 - pieces - 1,750,000 - 10,500,000

6 - Garden Lights - 7 - pieces - 120,000 - 840,000

7 - LED Strip Lights - 119 - meters - 17,000 - 2,023,000

8 - LED Tube Lights - 1 - piece - 68,000 - 68,000

9 - 6A MCB - 5 - pieces - 50,000 - 250,000

10 - 16A MCB - 2 - pieces - 51,000 - 102,000

11 - 20A MCB - 3 - pieces - 51,000 - 153,000

12 - 12-Group Fuse Box - 2 - pieces - 215,000 - 430,000

13 - Grounding Rod - 1 - unit - 370,000 - 370,000

14 - SR PLN Spare Cable - 22 - m - 31,000 - 682,000 

15 - Ø20 Conduit Pipe (equivalent to Clipsal) - 895 - m - 3,300 - 2,953,500

16 - NYM 2×1.5 mm² Cable (equivalent to Eterna) - 291 - m - 7,500 - 2,182,500

17 - NYM Cable 3×2.5 mm² (equivalent to Eterna) - 538 - m - 10,000 - 5,380,000

18 - NYM Cable 3×2.5 mm² (equivalent to Supreme) - 58 - m - 12,000 - 696,000

19 - Coaxial Cable 5V-2C (equivalent to Federa) - 53 - m - 8,000 - 424,000

20 - Electric Fan - 3 - pieces - 260,000 - 780,000

21 - 6-Port Splitter - 1 - piece - 62,000 - 62,000

22 - Double Switch (equivalent to Broco) - 5 - pieces - 14,000 - 70,000

23 - Single Switch (equivalent to Broco) - 10 - pieces - 10,000 - 100,000

24 - Three-Way Switch (equivalent to Broco) - 11 - pieces - 18,000 - 198,000

25 - 4-Gang Series Switch - 3 - pieces - 75,000 - 225,000

26 - Hotel Switch 1 Gang - 4 - pieces - 24,000 - 96,000

27 - Sink Area Socket Cover - 6 - pieces - 66,000 - 396,000

28 - Water Heater Socket - 1 - piece - 33,000 - 33,000

29 - 13A Socket (equivalent to Broco) - 44 - pieces - 18,000 - 792,000

30 - AC Socket - 7 - pieces - 51,000 - 357,000

TOTAL - 37,326,000

That’s all about how to calculate the complete budget plan for a 2-story house with examples that you can use as a reference. Every house has different budget requirements, so you need to adjust it to the design, size, and planned construction needs.

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