Building material prices in Egypt
Market day 22 October 2026 · Greater Cairo · EGP
| Item | Specification and conditions | Unit | VAT | Price (EGP) | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning and ventilation | |||||
| Carrier split AC 1.5 hp, cooling only | Wall-mounted split air conditioner 1.5 hp (12000 BTU/h), cooling only, non-inverter, Carrier (Miraco) standard range; dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only, installation excludedInstallation is extra.From the QSM Database, collected from the market on 21 October 2026Source · | piece | VAT not stated · Supply | 24,576 | — |
| Carrier split AC 2.25 hp, cooling only | Wall-mounted split air conditioner 2.25 hp (18000 BTU/h), cooling only, non-inverter, Carrier (Miraco) standard range; dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only, installation excludedRetail price for the Carrier Optimax 38KHCT18; it varies by seller.From the QSM Database, collected from the market on 21 October 2026Source · | piece | VAT not stated · Supply | 35,445 | — |
| Insulated copper refrigerant pipe pair 1/4 + 1/2 in | Pair of soft copper refrigerant pipes 1/4 in and 1/2 in, bare, sold in 15 m rolls; insulation not included | linear m | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Split AC installation, labour | Installing one wall split unit up to 2.25 hp, incl. wall bracket, drilling, vacuum and commissioning, up to 3 m of piping; Cairo technician rate, labour only (pipes and materials by the client) | piece | No VAT · Labour | No data yet | — |
| Sharp split AC 1.5 hp, cooling only | Wall-mounted split air conditioner 1.5 hp (12000 BTU/h), cooling only, non-inverter, Sharp (El Araby) standard range; dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only, installation excluded | piece | Incl. 14% VAT · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Unionaire split AC 1.5 hp, cooling only | Wall-mounted split air conditioner 1.5 hp (12000 BTU/h), cooling only, non-inverter, Unionaire standard range; dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only, installation excluded | piece | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Carrier split AC 3 hp, cooling only | Wall-mounted split air conditioner 3 hp (24000 BTU/h), cooling only, non-inverter, Carrier (Miraco) standard range; dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only, installation excluded | piece | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Inverter split AC 1.5 hp, cool and heat | Wall-mounted inverter split air conditioner 1.5 hp (12000 BTU/h), cooling and heating (Carrier, Sharp or LG); dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only, installation excluded | piece | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Galvanised sheet ductwork | Rectangular galvanised steel ductwork 0.6–0.8 mm, fabricated and installed with supports, insulation excluded; Cairo subcontract rate, supply and install (labour and materials), per m² of duct surface | m² | VAT not stated · Supply and install | No data yet | — |
| Bathroom extract fan 15 cm | Wall or ceiling extract fan 15 cm (6 in) for bathrooms, plastic body (Fresh, Tornado or similar); dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only | piece | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Sharp split AC 2.25 hp, cooling only | Wall-mounted split air conditioner 2.25 hp (18000 BTU/h), cooling only, non-inverter, Sharp (El Araby) standard range; dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only, installation excluded | piece | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Floor-standing AC 5 hp | Floor-standing split air conditioner 5 hp (about 48000 BTU/h), cooling only (Carrier, Sharp or LG); dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only, installation excluded | piece | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Ducted split AC 5 hp | Concealed ducted split unit 5 hp (about 48000 BTU/h), cooling only (Carrier, Sharp or LG), ductwork excluded; dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only | piece | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Duct insulation 25 mm | Duct insulation with 25 mm glass wool and aluminium foil (or 13 mm closed-cell rubber), fixed on site; Cairo subcontract rate, supply and install (labour and materials), per m² | m² | VAT not stated · Supply and install | No data yet | — |
| Flexible duct 8 in | Insulated flexible aluminium duct 8 in (200 mm); dealer price per linear m in Greater Cairo, supply only | linear m | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Square ceiling diffuser 60×60 | Aluminium square ceiling diffuser for 60×60 cm ceiling module, white powder coat, with damper; dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only | piece | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Kitchen extract fan 30 cm | Wall extract fan 30 cm (12 in) for kitchens, metal blades (Fresh, Tornado or similar); dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only | piece | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
| Refrigerant R410A cylinder | R410A refrigerant, 11.3 kg disposable cylinder, imported; dealer price in Greater Cairo, supply only | cylinder | VAT not stated · Supply | No data yet | — |
Every price here comes from the QSM Database: a market price on the date shown with it, with the conditions it holds for. The price on your order changes with quantity, supplier, payment terms and delivery point.