CDO 2026 construction cost (BASIC • STANDARD • PREMIUM)
- Gabriel Mikael
- 2 hours ago
- 1 min read
Planning ranges (construction only):
Tier | CDO 2026 budget range (₱/sqm) | What it usually means |
BASIC | ₱25,000–₱30,000 | Clean, durable essentials; standard materials/fixtures |
STANDARD | ₱30,000–₱40,000 | Better tiles/fixtures, nicer look, more detail work |
PREMIUM | ₱35,000–₱60,000+ | High-end finishes/custom details; widest variance |
These ranges are anchored on recent CDO contractor guidance (e.g., basic ₱25–28k, mid ₱29–33k, high-end ₱34–40k+) and PH-wide high-end finish bands that often land ₱40–60k/sqm when you go premium/luxury selections.
Quick total budget examples (construction only)
Floor area | BASIC (25–30k) | STANDARD (30–40k) | PREMIUM (35–60k+) |
60 sqm | ₱1.50M–₱1.80M | ₱1.80M–₱2.40M | ₱2.10M–₱3.60M+ |
80 sqm | ₱2.00M–₱2.40M | ₱2.40M–₱3.20M | ₱2.80M–₱4.80M+ |
100 sqm | ₱2.50M–₱3.00M | ₱3.00M–₱4.00M | ₱3.50M–₱6.00M+ |
What’s typically INCLUDED (fast checklist)
BASIC
Structure + roof + exterior paint
Basic electrical & plumbing rough-ins + basic fixtures
Standard tiles (common areas), basic doors/windows, basic ceiling (often simple)
STANDARD
Upgraded tiles, better ceiling/lighting layout, nicer kitchen/toilet finish level
More design detailing (façade lines, trims), better fixture brands (allowances)
PREMIUM
Larger-format tiles / premium paint systems / upgraded aluminum & glass
Custom cabinetry, higher-end sanitary/lighting, feature walls, more complex rooflines/details (cost jumps fast)
What’s commonly EXCLUDED (don’t get surprised)
Land cost
design fees
permits/processing
utility connections
fences/gates
landscaping
furniture/appliances—often outside the “per sqm construction” quote unless stated.
If you tell me floor area + number of storeys + target tier, I’ll compute a one-line budget + contingency that’s tight enough to use for quoting.
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