How we calculate construction cost
The calculator adds up the cost item by item, just like a builder’s estimate. Prices are averages of Vladivostok and Primorye contractors: builders’ listings on Farpost and construction companies’ websites, November 2026. Updated quarterly.
Three stages
- Shell — foundation, walls, floors, roof.
- Weathertight — plus windows, front door, insulation and facade. The house can be heated.
- Turnkey — plus wiring, heating, plumbing and interior finishing.
Price per m² of house without foundation, Vladivostok
| Walls | Shell | Weathertight | Turnkey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerated concrete | 23 000 ₽ | 38 000 ₽ | 62 000 ₽ |
| Ceramic block | 28 000 ₽ | 44 000 ₽ | 70 000 ₽ |
| Brick | 32 000 ₽ | 49 000 ₽ | 76 000 ₽ |
| Timber beam | 21 000 ₽ | 33 000 ₽ | 57 000 ₽ |
| Timber frame | 16 000 ₽ | 29 000 ₽ | 53 000 ₽ |
| SIP panels | 15 000 ₽ | 26 000 ₽ | 49 000 ₽ |
Foundation
- Slabs and strip — by the house footprint area.
- Piles — per pile: under outer and load-bearing walls every 2 m, for heavy houses (aerated concrete, brick) every 1.5 m, plus corner piles. Screw pile installed — 3 800 ₽, driven concrete pile 30×30 installed — 9 500 ₽ plus the pile driver call-out.
- On top of the piles — a timber tie beam for light houses or a monolithic grade beam for aerated concrete and brick.
Not included
Land, plan, gas connection, fence and landscaping. A septic tank, water well and power connection can be added in the calculator.
How accurate
We show a ±12 % range: contractors and materials differ. The exact estimate depends on soil, plot slope and chosen materials — we prepare it for free on request, together with offers from 2–3 builders.