Rates are for a laid floor
Each rate covers the tile, the adhesive or mortar and the labour, by the square metre of finished floor or wall. The latest official rates:
- Ceramic floor tile, 8 mm, local: ETB 2,982.66 per m²
- Ceramic wall tile, 6 mm, local: ETB 2,921.40 per m²
- Porcelain floor tile, 8 mm: ETB 4,774.07 per m²
- Terrazzo tile, 20 mm, polished: ETB 2,095.35 per m²
- Marble, 2 cm, local: ETB 7,961.01 per m²
- Granite, 2 cm, local: ETB 8,529.02 per m²
- PVC floor, 2 mm: ETB 1,848.80 per m²
Terrazzo is the low cost hard floor. Ceramic is the common choice for homes. Porcelain is harder and absorbs less water, so it suits kitchens and wet rooms. Local marble and granite cost the most.
About the history
The bureau reissued its Q3 2016 list with corrected tile rows. Before that list, the tile rows named fixed tile sizes and carried much higher rates. This page starts the ceramic and porcelain rows at the corrected list, so that the chart compares like with like. Terrazzo rates also fall sharply in Q1 2017, as printed in the documents.
Plan a finishing budget
To budget a whole unit, use the finishing cost calculator. It uses the same official list for tiles, paint, doors and sanitary ware. Add 5 to 10 percent to the floor area for cuts and breakage.
The rates are direct cost only. The bureau tells users to add overhead (up to 10 percent of direct cost for contractors of grade 3 and above) and profit (7 to 13 percent, by project size). VAT of 15 percent comes on top.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of ceramic tile in Ethiopia per square metre?
The official Addis Ababa rate for an 8 mm local ceramic floor tile is ETB 2,982.66 per m², laid with adhesive, without VAT, for 2018 E.C. Q4 (Apr to Jun 2026).
What is the price of terrazzo tile in Ethiopia?
The official rate for a 20 mm polished local terrazzo tile floor is ETB 2,095.35 per m², laid, without VAT.
How much does a granite or marble floor cost in Ethiopia?
The official rate for a 2 cm local granite floor is ETB 8,529.02 per m², and a 2 cm local marble floor is ETB 7,961.01 per m², laid, without VAT.
Sources
- Addis Ababa City Administration Design and Construction Works Bureau: construction works direct cost, 2018 E.C. Q4
- Addis Ababa City Administration Design and Construction Works Bureau: construction works direct cost, 2018 E.C. Q2
- Addis Ababa City Administration Design and Construction Works Bureau: construction works direct cost, 2017 E.C. Q4
- Addis Ababa City Administration Design and Construction Works Bureau: construction works direct cost, 2017 E.C. Q3
- Addis Ababa City Administration Design and Construction Works Bureau: construction works direct cost, 2017 E.C. Q2
- Addis Ababa City Administration Design and Construction Works Bureau: construction works direct cost, 2017 E.C. Q1
- Addis Ababa City Administration Design and Construction Works Bureau: construction works direct cost, 2016 E.C. Q4
- Addis Ababa City Administration Design and Construction Works Bureau: construction works direct cost, 2016 E.C. Q3
- Addis Ababa City Administration Design and Construction Works Bureau: construction works direct cost, 2016 E.C. Q2
- Addis Ababa City Administration Design and Construction Works Bureau: construction works direct cost, 2016 E.C. Q1
These prices are reference figures for a budget. They are not a quote. Prices change every week, so get a written price from a supplier before you buy.