House Wiring Cost in Nepal: Full 2026 Price Guide
How much does house wiring actually cost in Nepal? A complete breakdown of wiring and rewiring prices in Kathmandu Valley — per-point rates, material costs, and what affects the final bill.
What does electrical wiring cost in Nepal?
In 2026, a complete house wiring job in Nepal typically costs between Rs 15,000 and Rs 50,000 for a standard residential building, depending on the number of rooms, the quality of materials, and the complexity of the layout. For larger homes or full rewires of older buildings, budgets of Rs 60,000–1,00,000+ are not uncommon.
The biggest cost driver is the amount of wire and the number of outlets, switches, and light points. In Kathmandu, most electricians price residential wiring on a per-point basis, which keeps estimates transparent.
- Light point (switch + holder): Rs 300–500 per point
- Socket outlet (2/3 pin): Rs 400–700 per point
- Fan point: Rs 500–800 per point
- MCB distribution board box: Rs 2,500–4,000
- Copper wire (per roll/90m, 1.5sqmm–2.5sqmm): Rs 3,000–6,000
- Concealed conduit piping per room: Rs 1,500–3,000
Why do rewiring jobs cost more?
Rewiring an old house is more expensive than wiring a new one because the old wires, conduits, and damaged boxes must be removed first. Old buildings in Kathmandu often have aluminium wiring installed decades ago, which is a fire hazard and should be replaced with copper wire — this adds labour time but dramatically improves safety.
Hidden costs to ask about upfront
Always ask for a written estimate before work starts. Prices can go up when a house has: plaster-concealed (chhapa) wiring instead of surface wiring, three-phase connections, earthing without an existing earth rod, or mains cable replacement from the NEA meter. A professional electrician will inspect the site and give you a fixed quote covering materials and labour so there are no surprises on the final bill.
How to keep wiring costs down
- Get 2–3 written estimates and compare per-point rates
- Do your own plaster-cutting and re-plastering if you have a mason
- Plan point locations before work starts to avoid change orders
- Choose quality copper wire — cheap wire fails in 3–4 years and costs more to replace
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