2026 guide · finish levels
Economy, standard or luxury finishing?
The clearest way to compare finish levels is to hold everything else still: the same apartment and the same quantities, with only the materials and brand tier changing. That's what we did here for a 150 m², 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom flat.
Prices updated: The same engine as the Tashteeby appEconomy → ultra: 432,800 EGP
630,573 ← 1,063,373EGP · the same 150 m² flat, economy to ultra
A 150 m² flat costs about EGP 630,573 at economy, 692,481 at standard, 853,786 at luxury and 1,063,373 at ultra. Going from standard to luxury adds about EGP 161,306, mostly in porcelain, doors and aluminium.
Cairo market prices · updated · incl. 15% engineering supervisionTotal, per m² and duration
| Level | Total | Per m² | Step up | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 630,573 | 4,204 | — | 9–12 weeks |
| Standard | 692,481 | 4,617 | +61,908 | 9–13 weeks |
| Luxury | 853,786 | 5,692 | +161,306 | 10–14 weeks |
| Ultra | 1,063,373 | 7,089 | +209,586 | 12–16 weeks |
Duration grows a little with the level: large-format porcelain, solid-wood doors and jumbo aluminium take longer to make and fit.
What changes at each level
| Item | Economy | Standard | Luxury | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reception floor | Ceramic 60×60 | Porcelain | Porcelain | Imported porcelain |
| Bedroom floors | Ceramic | Ceramic | Porcelain | Imported porcelain |
| Kitchen & bathrooms | Ceramic | Ceramic | Porcelain floors & walls | Imported porcelain |
| Aluminium | Small profile | Small profile | Jumbo | Thermal jumbo |
| Interior doors | Muski wood | Muski rooms · Azizi kitchen & baths | Oak | Oak |
| Front door | Chinese steel door | Turkish security door | Turkish security door | Turkish security door |
| Sanitary & electrical brand tier | Budget | Mid-range | Premium | Top tier |
Quantities are identical across the four levels — the same square metres of tiles and paint, the same number of electrical and plumbing points. What differs is the material itself and the brand tier for sanitary ware, mixers and switches.
The difference, trade by trade
| Trade | Economy | Standard | Luxury | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical (rough-in + finish) | 124,158 | 132,120 | 146,228 | 181,887 |
| Plumbing & sanitary ware | 188,524 | 200,311 | 221,537 | 276,014 |
| Tiling | 61,158 | 74,001 | 110,344 | 137,480 |
| Gypsum | 54,650 | 58,054 | 64,286 | 80,054 |
| Paint | 55,660 | 59,202 | 65,780 | 81,972 |
| Aluminium | 25,520 | 27,115 | 44,462 | 55,396 |
| Doors | 23,040 | 34,765 | 71,440 | 89,012 |
| Marble | 15,614 | 16,590 | 18,347 | 22,857 |
The biggest jumps are in tiling (EGP 61,158 → 137,480) and doors (EGP 23,040 → 89,012). Electrical and plumbing move less because most of their cost is pipe, cable and labour.
Where upgrading pays — and where it doesn't
✓ Reception floorThe most-seen, most-walked area. Porcelain is tougher and scratch-resistant, and changing it later means breaking it out.
✓ Front doorA Turkish steel security door is a real security upgrade, and the price gap is small against the total.
✓ Mixers and sanitary wareYou use them daily, and cheap ones leak and get replaced. Choose known brands with available spare parts.
✓ Aluminium on large openingsJumbo or thermal profiles make a difference to insulation, noise and sealing — especially for balconies and wide openings.
✗ Paint and coloursEasy to redo in a few years for little money; start with a good mid-range paint.
✗ Light fittings and gypsum décorCan be added or changed after you move in without breaking anything.
The one thing never worth economising on is what gets buried: cables, pipes and waterproofing. That's why the engine keeps their quantities the same at every level.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between standard and luxury finishing?
Luxury uses porcelain on every floor and wall instead of ceramic, jumbo aluminium, oak doors and higher-tier fixtures. For a 150 m² flat the gap is about EGP 161,306.
What does economy finishing cost per m²?
About EGP 4,204 per m² for a 150 m² flat, including supervision.
Can I mix levels?
Yes — and it's often the smartest choice: standard overall, with an upgraded reception floor, front door and mixers. With Premium you can change the rate of any line in the bill of quantities and see the total instantly.
How is ultra different from luxury?
Broadly the same materials from a higher tier: imported porcelain, thermal aluminium and top-tier sanitary ware and electrics.
Does the level change the duration?
A little: from 9–12 weeks at economy to 12–16 weeks at ultra for a 150 m² flat.
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