Compared to the overall average of 30 different major cities in the United States, building materials in San Francisco were more expensive than in Chicago. Opposed this is a city like Detroit, Michigian, where the price index of building materials was slightly below the average. What this overview tries to do, then, is compare the major cities against each other and whether one was relatively more expensive than the other when it comes to construction costs. This is especially visible for installation - such as HVAC. The city of New York reached an index of 174 in May 2021, meaning installation costs here were around 74 percent higher than the average cost for the 30 cities combined. Cities found in the state of Texas made up the other end of that spectrum: Installation costs in San Antonio, Houston and Dallas were between 30 to 40 percent lower than the overall average.

This statistic depicts the construction cost relativity index worldwide as of the first quarter of 2019 (Q1 2019), broken down by select city. As of March 2019, the construction cost relativity index in Oslo amounted to 251.

In March 2024, Mumbai had the highest construction cost index at 129, while Chennai had the lowest at 124. During the presented period, the construction cost reached its peak in March 2022.

Netherlands - Construction cost index was EUR121.20 points in March of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Netherlands - Construction cost index - last updated from the EUROSTAT on July of 2025. Historically, Netherlands - Construction cost index reached a record high of EUR121.20 points in March of 2025 and a record low of EUR62.90 points in March of 2000.

Taiwan Construction Cost Index: Building Construction (BC) data was reported at 111.100 2021=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 110.660 2021=100 for Feb 2025. Taiwan Construction Cost Index: Building Construction (BC) data is updated monthly, averaging 78.500 2021=100 from Jan 1991 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 411 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 111.100 2021=100 in Mar 2025 and a record low of 49.270 2021=100 in Sep 1991. Taiwan Construction Cost Index: Building Construction (BC) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Executive Yuan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.EA019: Construction Cost Index: 2021=100.

Germany - Construction cost index was EUR120.50 points in March of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Germany - Construction cost index - last updated from the EUROSTAT on July of 2025. Historically, Germany - Construction cost index reached a record high of EUR120.50 points in March of 2025 and a record low of EUR62.60 points in March of 2000.

France Construction Cost Index (CCI) data was reported at 1,699.000 4Q1953=100 in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,671.000 4Q1953=100 for Mar 2018. France Construction Cost Index (CCI) data is updated quarterly, averaging 855.000 4Q1953=100 from Dec 1953 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 259 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,699.000 4Q1953=100 in Jun 2018 and a record low of 98.000 4Q1953=100 in Dec 1954. France Construction Cost Index (CCI) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by French National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.EA012: Construction Cost and Dwelling Rents.

The Federal Highway Administration's National Highway Construction Cost Index (NHCCI) is a quarterly price index intended to measure the average changes in the prices of highway construction costs over time and to convert current-dollar highway construction expenditures to real dollar expenditures.

Denmark - Construction cost index was DKK118.00 points in March of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Denmark - Construction cost index - last updated from the EUROSTAT on July of 2025. Historically, Denmark - Construction cost index reached a record high of DKK118.00 points in March of 2025 and a record low of DKK54.20 points in March of 1995.

National House Construction Cost Index. Published by Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage. Available under the license Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike 4.0 (CC-BY-SA-4.0).The index relates to costs ruling on the first day of each month.
NATIONAL HOUSE CONSTRUCTION COST INDEX; Up until October 2006 it was known as the National House Building Index
Oct 2000 data; The index since October, 2000, includes the first phase of an agreement following a review of rates of pay and grading structures for the Construction Industry and the first phase increase under the PPF.
April, May and June 2001; Figures revised in July 2001due to 2% PPF Revised Terms.
March 2002; The drop in the March 2002 figure is due to a decrease in the rate of PRSI from 12% to 10¾% with effect from 1 March 2002.
The index from April 2002 excludes the one-off lump sum payment equal to 1% of basic pay on 1 April 2002 under the PPF.
April, May, June 2003; Figures revised in August'03 due to the backdated increase of 3% from 1April 2003 under the National Partnership Agreement 'Sustaining Progress'.
The increases in April and October 2006 index are due to Social Partnership Agreement "Towards 2016".
March 2011; The drop in the March 2011 figure is due to a 7.5% decrease in labour costs.
Methodology in producing the Index
Prior to October 2006:
The index relates solely to labour and material costs which should normally not exceed 65% of the total price of a house. It does not include items such as overheads, profit, interest charges, land development etc.
The House Building Cost Index monitors labour costs in the construction industry and the cost of building materials. It does not include items such as overheads, profit, interest charges or land development. The labour costs include insurance cover and the building material costs include V.A.T. Coverage:
The type of construction covered is a typical 3 bed-roomed, 2 level local authority house and the index is applied on a national basis.
Data Collection:
The labour costs are based on agreed labour rates, allowances etc. The building material prices are collected at the beginning of each month from the same suppliers for the same representative basket.
Calculation:
Labour and material costs for the construction of a typical 3 bed-roomed house are weighted together to produce the index.
Post October 2006:
The name change from the House Building Cost Index to the House Construction Cost Index was introduced in October 2006 when the method of assessing the materials sub-index was changed from pricing a basket of materials (representative of a typical 2 storey 3 bedroomed local authority house) to the CSO Table 3 Wholesale Price Index. The new Index does maintains continuity with the old HBCI.
The most current data is published on these sheets. Previously published data may be subject to revision. Any change from the originally published data will be highlighted by a comment on the cell in question. These comments will be maintained for at least a year after the date of the value change. Oct 2008 data; Decrease due to a fall in the Oct Wholesale Price Index. ...

Taiwan Construction Cost Index: General Index (GI) data was reported at 105.650 1996=100 in Dec 2002. This records an increase from the previous number of 105.220 1996=100 for Nov 2002. Taiwan Construction Cost Index: General Index (GI) data is updated monthly, averaging 102.395 1996=100 from Jan 1991 (Median) to Dec 2002, with 144 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 105.820 1996=100 in Jul 2002 and a record low of 84.730 1996=100 in Jun 1991. Taiwan Construction Cost Index: General Index (GI) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Taipei City Government. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.EA023: Construction Cost Index: 1996=100.

Spain - Construction cost index was EUR119.30 points in March of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Spain - Construction cost index - last updated from the EUROSTAT on July of 2025. Historically, Spain - Construction cost index reached a record high of EUR119.30 points in March of 2025 and a record low of EUR19.10 points in March of 1980.

The index relates to costs ruling on the first day of each month.
NATIONAL HOUSE CONSTRUCTION COST INDEX; Up until October 2006 it was known as the National House Building Index
Oct 2000 data; The index since October, 2000, includes the first phase of an agreement following a review of rates of pay and grading structures for the Construction Industry and the first phase increase under the PPF.
April, May and June 2001; Figures revised in July 2001due to 2% PPF Revised Terms.
March 2002; The drop in the March 2002 figure is due to a decrease in the rate of PRSI from 12% to 10¾% with effect from 1 March 2002.
The index from April 2002 excludes the one-off lump sum payment equal to 1% of basic pay on 1 April 2002 under the PPF.
April, May, June 2003; Figures revised in August'03 due to the backdated increase of 3% from 1April 2003 under the National Partnership Agreement 'Sustaining Progress'.
The increases in April and October 2006 index are due to Social Partnership Agreement "Towards 2016".
March 2011; The drop in the March 2011 figure is due to a 7.5% decrease in labour costs.
Methodology in producing the Index
Prior to October 2006:
The index relates solely to labour and material costs which should normally not exceed 65% of the total price of a house. It does not include items such as overheads, profit, interest charges, land development etc.
The House Building Cost Index monitors labour costs in the construction industry and the cost of building materials. It does not include items such as overheads, profit, interest charges or land development. The labour costs include insurance cover and the building material costs include V.A.T. Coverage:
The type of construction covered is a typical 3 bed-roomed, 2 level local authority house and the index is applied on a national basis.
Data Collection:
The labour costs are based on agreed labour rates, allowances etc. The building material prices are collected at the beginning of each month from the same suppliers for the same representative basket.
Calculation:
Labour and material costs for the construction of a typical 3 bed-roomed house are weighted together to produce the index.
Post October 2006:
The name change from the House Building Cost Index to the House Construction Cost Index was introduced in October 2006 when the method of assessing the materials sub-index was changed from pricing a basket of materials (representative of a typical 2 storey 3 bedroomed local authority house) to the CSO Table 3 Wholesale Price Index. The new Index does maintains continuity with the old HBCI.
The most current data is published on these sheets. Previously published data may be subject to revision. Any change from the originally published data will be highlighted by a comment on the cell in question. These comments will be maintained for at least a year after the date of the value change. Oct 2008 data; Decrease due to a fall in the Oct Wholesale Price Index.

Building construction price indexes (BCPI) by type of building and construction division. Quarterly data are available from the first quarter of 1981. The table presents data for the most recent reference period and the last four periods. The base period for the index is (2017=100).

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Building construction price indexes (BCPI) by type of building. Quarterly data are available from the second quarter of 1982. The table presents quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year percentage changes for various aggregation levels. The base period for the index is (2017=100).

Italy - Construction cost index was EUR114.10 points in December of 2023, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Italy - Construction cost index - last updated from the EUROSTAT on July of 2025. Historically, Italy - Construction cost index reached a record high of EUR114.70 points in December of 2022 and a record low of EUR47.70 points in March of 1990.

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Portugal - Construction cost index was EUR123.30 points in March of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Portugal - Construction cost index - last updated from the EUROSTAT on July of 2025. Historically, Portugal - Construction cost index reached a record high of EUR123.30 points in March of 2025 and a record low of EUR63.90 points in March of 2001.

Bulgaria - Construction cost index was BGL196.00 points in March of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Bulgaria - Construction cost index - last updated from the EUROSTAT on July of 2025. Historically, Bulgaria - Construction cost index reached a record high of BGL196.00 points in March of 2025 and a record low of BGL51.00 points in September of 2003.