KL & SELANGOR · HOME RENOVATION BUDGET
Renovation Cost Calculator Malaysia
How much should you prepare for your new home? Start with a transparent budget range, then plan the actual scope around your floor plan.
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Planning estimate only, not a MINA HOME quotation.
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Explore your renovation budget
Choose your built-up area and the extent of works. Numbers change instantly as you adjust the options.
ILLUSTRATIVE WHOLE-HOME BUDGET
Indicative base works budget
RM68,000–RM119,000
850 sq ft × RM80–140 per sq ft
This reserve is extra money to plan for uncertainty, not an added contractor charge.
Before key collection, you can plan layout and priorities. Confirm final dimensions and site conditions after access.
This is a whole-home budget example, not a MINA HOME package price or quotation. Your actual cost depends on the floor plan, materials, site measurements and agreed work scope.
Share the condo name, floor plan and renovation scope. No need to commit to this calculated amount.
How this number is calculated
Formula: built-up area × selected RM/sq ft band
RM80–140 / sqft × 850 sqft
This reserve is extra money to plan for uncertainty, not an added contractor charge.
COMPACT CONDO PLANNING
450 sq ft Studio & 1-Bedroom Renovation Cost
For a 450 sq ft Studio or 1-bedroom condo, the estimated whole-home budget depends on how much work you choose. Here are two examples before the optional reserve:
Light refresh
RM18,000–RM36,000
450 sqft × RM40–80 / sqft
Mid-range renovation
RM36,000–RM63,000
450 sqft × RM80–140 / sqft
What to plan first in a compact home
Kitchen & appliances
Confirm the fridge, hob, sink and appliance positions before setting the cabinet length.
Storage & walking space
Plan wardrobes and practical storage around door swings, movement and daily routines.
Electrical & finishing scope
Decide on lighting, power points, painting and flooring before comparing quotations.
Both figures are illustrative whole-home scenarios, not MINA HOME package offers. Smaller homes still have kitchen, bathroom and installation costs, so a confirmed scope matters more than sqft alone.
Condo renovation services ↗BUDGET EXAMPLES
Renovation budget examples by unit size
Compare 450 sq ft Studio / 1-bedroom, 800 sq ft and 1,000 sq ft examples using the same RM/sq ft bands. These are not MINA HOME package prices.
| Unit size | Scope | Budget range (before reserve) |
|---|---|---|
| 450 sq ftStudio / 1-bedroom example | Light refresh | RM18,000–RM36,000 |
| 450 sq ftStudio / 1-bedroom example | Mid-range / full works | RM36,000–RM63,000 |
| 450 sq ftStudio / 1-bedroom example | Premium / designer | RM63,000–RM94,500 |
| 450 sq ftStudio / 1-bedroom example | Structural / heavy | RM81,000–RM135,000 |
| 800 sq ft | Light refresh | RM32,000–RM64,000 |
| 800 sq ft | Mid-range / full works | RM64,000–RM112,000 |
| 800 sq ft | Premium / designer | RM112,000–RM168,000 |
| 800 sq ft | Structural / heavy | RM144,000–RM240,000 |
| 1,000 sq ft | Light refresh | RM40,000–RM80,000 |
| 1,000 sq ft | Mid-range / full works | RM80,000–RM140,000 |
| 1,000 sq ft | Premium / designer | RM140,000–RM210,000 |
| 1,000 sq ft | Structural / heavy | RM180,000–RM300,000 |
A unit with an expensive kitchen and two bathrooms may cost more than another unit of identical size. RM/sq ft is a first conversation, not a priced bill of quantities.
SCOPE BEFORE PRICE
What affects your renovation quote?
Use the calculator for a whole-home planning range. It cannot price your actual kitchen cabinet length, wiring points or countertop specification.
Key cost drivers to discuss
- Painting, ceilings, flooring and finishing work
- Kitchen layout, custom cabinetry and built-in storage
- Lighting, electrical points and plumbing where required
- Scope, measurements and material choices after site review
Not automatically included
- Loose furniture, air conditioners and household appliances
- Authority/JMB deposits, permit fees and unexpected remedial works
- Structural redesign or major wet-area relocation approvals
- Unspecified upgrades, disposal, variations and site-specific extras
These are scope questions, not inclusions promised by this calculator. A written quote should itemise quantities, materials, dimensions and exclusions.
CONDO HOMEOWNERS IN KL & SELANGOR
Why condo renovation budgets vary in KL & Selangor
Two same-sized condos can need very different budgets. For an own-stay unit, these details often matter more than floor area alone.
Condo renovation services ↗New keys versus subsale
Developer handovers typically start with a different condition than older homes needing demolition and rework.
Management approval & deposits
Confirm the building’s latest application, refundable deposit, worker and service-lift rules before scheduling work.
Working hours & logistics
Restricted noisy-work hours, delivery bookings and floor protection may affect the programme and cost.
Kitchen, bathrooms & storage
Cabinet quantity, wet works, appliance locations and bathroom changes affect budgets disproportionately.
REAL COMPLETED SPACES
See the real work behind a renovation budget
A calculation is only a starting point. Explore completed MINA HOME spaces to understand how layout and built-ins come together.
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Renovation budget questions
How much would a 450 sq ft studio or 1-bedroom condo renovation cost?
Using this page’s illustrative whole-home bands, 450 sq ft is RM18,000–RM36,000 for light refresh or RM36,000–RM63,000 for mid-range, before reserve. Compact homes still need essential kitchen, bathroom and storage planning. These figures are not a MINA HOME package or quotation.
How do I calculate renovation cost per square foot in Malaysia?
Multiply your whole-home built-up area by an indicative rate that matches your intended scope. For example, 800 sq ft at RM80–140/sq ft produces a planning band of RM64,000–RM112,000 before contingency. This is not a contractor quote.
Is this calculator an exact MINA HOME quotation?
No. It is a market-based planning tool. Your actual quotation depends on a confirmed floor plan, site dimensions, selected materials, cabinetry quantities, electrical scope and stated exclusions.
Will a focused new-key condo package cost the same?
Not necessarily. A focused package covering selected carpentry, painting or curtains is different from a broad full-renovation market scenario. Compare the listed scope and exclusions before comparing prices.
Does the calculator include furniture, appliances or air-conditioning?
No specific loose furniture, air-conditioning units or household appliances are automatically counted. Confirm each item in the written quotation; plumbing, wiring and additional points may also be separate.
Do condos need a renovation deposit or management approval?
Condo management commonly requires an application and may ask for a refundable deposit or set delivery and working-hour rules. The amount and requirements are different for every development, so confirm them with your Management/JMB/MC.
Can I plan renovation before collecting my keys?
Yes. You can compare options, discuss your floor plan and start a rough budget before handover. Final measurements and any work depending on existing conditions should be confirmed after getting site access.
Collected your keys, or getting them soon?
Tell us which condo you own and what you want to renovate. A floor plan is enough to start a practical scope discussion.