About this calculator
The Modular Kitchen Cost Calculator answers India's most common kitchen question: "how much will my modular kitchen cost?" The realistic 2026 range is ₹1.2–6 lakh, depending on three things — layout (straight / parallel / L / U / island), shutter material (PVC, laminate, membrane, acrylic, PU), and city. This calculator lets you change all three in real time and download a clean PDF with the line-item breakup.
We model the kitchen the way a contractor actually quotes it: cabinetry priced per running foot (Rft), countertop priced per Rft, accessories as a fixed bundle, and chimney / hob / tall unit as discrete add-ons. The result is a number you can compare directly against the quotes that Livspace, HomeLane, Sleek and your local carpenter will send you.
Why homeowners use this calculator
- Real 2026 India per-Rft pricing for every popular material (PVC, laminate, membrane, acrylic, PU).
- Layout-aware — straight, parallel, L, U and island, each with realistic default Rft.
- Add-on toggles for chimney, hob and tall unit.
- City multipliers for 17 major Indian cities.
- Per-line breakup separating cabinets, countertop, accessories and appliances.
- Free gated PDF for comparing against brand quotes.
Features
- Layout selector with default Rft auto-applied.
- Shutter material selector (5 options).
- Running-feet slider (6–24 Rft).
- Optional countertop and accessory upgrades.
- Premium PDF with cost lines and a designer-quote CTA.
How the calculation works
The math is straightforward: cabinetry cost = rate per Rft × Rft, then we add countertop (₹800–1400 / Rft for granite, more for quartz), an accessories bundle (₹12,000–35,000 covering baskets, soft-close hinges, lift-ups), and optional appliances.
Per-Rft rates (2026): PVC ₹1,100–1,800, laminate ₹1,500–2,500, membrane ₹1,800–3,000, acrylic ₹2,500–4,500, PU ₹3,500–6,500. The city multiplier ranges from 0.88× (tier-2) to 1.18× (Mumbai).
Why this estimate is more accurate
Kitchen quotes are notorious for hidden costs — chimney, hob, soft-close hinges, lift-ups, kitchen profile lights, dado tile, plumbing shifting. We surface those line items so you can check exactly what's in or out of any quote you're evaluating.
Material comparison
| Material | ₹ / Rft (cabinetry) | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVC | ₹1,100–1,800 | Cheapest, water-resistant | Looks plastic, dents easily |
| Laminate | ₹1,500–2,500 | Wide colour range, durable | Visible joinery lines |
| Membrane | ₹1,800–3,000 | Seamless soft look | Heat damage risk near hob |
| Acrylic | ₹2,500–4,500 | High-gloss premium look | Shows fingerprints, scratches |
| PU | ₹3,500–6,500 | Showroom-grade, custom colours | Most expensive, longer lead time |
What affects the final cost
- Layout — U-shape and island layouts have 50–80% more Rft than a straight kitchen.
- Carcass — BWP plywood adds ₹150–250 per sq ft over MDF, but lasts 3× longer near water.
- Countertop — quartz costs ₹500–1000 / sq ft more than granite.
- Hardware — Blum / Hafele soft-close hinges add ₹250–500 per hinge.
- Appliances — built-in oven, dishwasher and chimney can add ₹1–2.5 lakh.
- Backsplash — premium glass / printed tiles add ₹15–35k.
City-wise cost variations
Same L-shape, 11 Rft, laminate kitchen — same scope, different cities (2026):
- Mumbai — ₹2.2–3.6 lakh
- Delhi NCR — ₹2.1–3.5 lakh
- Bengaluru — ₹2.0–3.3 lakh
- Pune — ₹2.0–3.3 lakh
- Hyderabad — ₹1.9–3.2 lakh
- Tier-2 cities — ₹1.7–2.9 lakh