# What is the carpenter labour rate per sq ft in Mumbai?

> The carpenter labour rate per sq ft in Mumbai (2026) is ₹1,170–₹2,340/sqft for wardrobe (labour only), ₹1,560–₹3,250/sqft for modular kitchen, and ₹910–₹1,820/sqft for TV units. Mumbai rates are ~30% above the pan-India base, same tier as Bangalore.

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**Updated:** 2026-07-03  
**Trade:** carpenter  
**City:** Mumbai  

## Answer

Mumbai is the most expensive carpentry market in India along with Bangalore — both run ~30% above the pan-India base. Wardrobe labour-only: ₹1,170–₹2,340/sqft. Modular kitchen labour-only: ₹1,560–₹3,250/sqft. TV unit or bookshelf: ₹910–₹1,820/sqft.

With material: wardrobe is ₹1,950–₹4,160/sqft, kitchen ₹2,860–₹5,850/sqft, premium finishes ₹5,000–₹8,000/sqft.

A 2BHK Mumbai fit-out (2 wardrobes + kitchen + TV) at mid-tier finish: ₹4,50,000–₹8,50,000. Premium fit-outs cross ₹12,00,000.

Direct-hire savings are substantial in Mumbai. Interior designers add 30–60% on top of the raw carpenter+material cost. A ₹4,00,000 fit-out via an interior designer is often ₹6,00,000–₹6,50,000. Skipping the designer (using a zero-commission platform to hire the carpenter directly, and buying plywood from a distributor) is where the biggest savings sit.

## Data

**Carpenter labour rate per sq ft in Mumbai (2026)**

| Work type | Labour only (₹/sqft) | With material (₹/sqft) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wood polish | 104–234 | 130–325 |
| Wardrobe | 1,170–2,340 | 1,950–4,160 |
| Modular kitchen | 1,560–3,250 | 2,860–5,850 |
| TV unit / bookshelf | 910–1,820 | 1,560–3,250 |
| Bed with storage | 1,040–2,080 | 1,820–3,640 |

## Frequently asked

### What is the carpenter rate per square feet in Mumbai for wardrobe?

₹1,170–₹2,340/sqft labour-only in Mumbai (2026). With commercial plywood and standard hardware: ₹1,950–₹3,300/sqft. With BWP ply + soft-close hinges: ₹2,600–₹4,160/sqft.

### What is the carpenter labour rate in Mumbai per day?

₹780–₹2,860/day in 2026 (pan-India ₹600–₹2,200 × 1.3 Mumbai multiplier). Freshers ₹780–₹1,040, senior ₹2,080–₹2,860.

### Is Mumbai carpentry more expensive than Bangalore?

Roughly similar — both cities have the ~1.3 multiplier over pan-India base. Some Mumbai neighbourhoods (Bandra, Andheri West) trend slightly higher.

### How much does a full 2BHK Mumbai carpentry fit-out cost?

₹4,50,000–₹8,50,000 at mid-tier finish. Premium finishes (imported hardware, PU shutters): ₹8,00,000–₹12,00,000+.

### Should I use an interior designer in Mumbai?

Only for full-house design coordination. For standard wardrobes and kitchens, going direct to a carpenter (via a zero-commission platform) saves the 30–60% designer margin — the biggest single cost saving on any Mumbai fit-out.

## Related

- https://solve24.in/answers/carpenter-labour-rate-per-square-feet
- https://solve24.in/answers/carpenter-labour-rate-per-square-feet-in-bangalore

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