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Bungalow prices 2026: keeping an eye on the cost per square metre

For a turnkey bungalow as a prefab, expect from around €225,000 in 2026 – roughly €2,200 to €3,300 per square metre. We explain in detail why the step-free single-storey layout comes at a cost.

Price range 2026From €230,000
Build time from base slabapprox. 12-16 weeks

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In brief

For a bungalow as a prefab, expect turnkey costs of around €230,000 (80 m²) to €520,000 (180 m²) in 2026, excluding plot. Per square metre, the bungalow is 5 to 15 percent above a two-storey detached family home, since the slab and roof cover a larger area. As a house form for low-barrier and senior-friendly living, the bungalow is the most frequently chosen – all rooms on the ground floor, without stairs. Bear in mind: the development plan must allow single-storey construction, and at 600 to 1,000 m² the plot requirement is higher.

What a Bungalow as a prefab home costs – the overview

With the Bungalow as a prefab home, prefab construction pays off above all in the price: a binding fixed price ex works protects against nasty surprises, the short build time lowers the interim financing costs and the high energy standard gives you access to KfW funding in 2026. It is precisely these three levers that keep the calculation predictable.

The wall and ceiling elements are built to the millimetre in weather-protected factory halls, and the shell often stands on the building site after just one to three days. Less time on the building site means less weather risk – and that also lowers the price in the end.

This speaks in favour on price

  • Binding fixed price – calculable from the start
  • Short build time reduces the interim financing
  • High energy standard secures KfW funding
  • Price can be adjusted deliberately via the finishing stage

This drives the price up

  • An upmarket selection of finishes can raise the per-m² price considerably
  • The plot and incidental building costs always come on top
  • Subsequent floor-plan changes cost a lot

Putting per-square-metre costs and the total price 2026 in context

The price for a Bungalow as a prefab home depends decisively on the finishing stage: turnkey, the per-square-metre costs in 2026 are around 2,000 to 3,500 EUR/m², as a shell house from about 1,300 EUR/m². From €230,000 is a realistic starting price for the turnkey basic version.

In addition to the pure house price, factor in the incidental building costs (around 15–20 % of the construction sum), earthworks and a buffer. With our cost calculator you can determine your individual total price. How each price factor works is shown on the Prefab house prices 2026 page.

For a bungalow as a prefab, reckon on turnkey costs of €230,000 to €520,000 in 2026 – depending on living area, roof shape and provider segment. The following table shows which price ranges are realistic by living area and price segment:

Price ranges for Bungalow as a prefab home 2026 by living space and segment
Living areaEntry segmentMid segmentPremium segment
80 m²€230,000 – 265,000€265,000 – 295,000€295,000 – 325,000
100 m²€280,000 – 315,000€315,000 – 350,000€350,000 – 385,000
120 m²€330,000 – 365,000€365,000 – 400,000€400,000 – 435,000
140 m²€380,000 – 415,000€415,000 – 450,000€450,000 – 480,000
160 m²€420,000 – 450,000€450,000 – 485,000€485,000 – 510,000
180 m²€450,000 – 478,000€478,000 – 500,000€500,000 – 520,000

A bungalow requires a larger plot (usually 600 to 1,000 m²) — that drives up plot and servicing costs compared with a multi-storey house. Hip and pyramid roofs cost more than flat roofs. Values excluding plot and ancillary construction costs (15 to 20 percent).

Manufacturers with Bungalow offers compared 2026

Anyone planning a bungalow will find dedicated bungalow and senior comfort ranges with low-barrier, DIN 18040-2-compliant planning and single-storey floor plans at several of the listed manufacturers. These providers are particularly well positioned for the bungalow in 2026:

Frequently asked questions about Bungalow prices

The key answers on prices, per-square-metre costs and price factors of a Bungalow prefab house in 2026.

What does a Bungalow as a prefab home cost in 2026?
The entry price for a Bungalow as a prefab home is in 2026 from €230,000 – calculated turnkey and still excluding the plot and incidental building costs. The final price is shaped by the living space, the finishing stage (turnkey approx. 2,000–3,500 EUR/m², shell house from approx. 1,300 EUR/m², kit house from approx. 900 EUR/m²) and the energy standard (KfW-55, KfW-40, QNG). On Prefabricated House you can compare the per-square-metre prices by area, finishing stage and build time.
How is the value for money of the Bungalow?
Single-level living with no stairs at all: somewhat more expensive per square metre than a multi-storey house due to the larger roof and floor area. In favour of the price for Bungalow prefab houses is the serial factory production: calculable fixed prices, an erection time of just 1 to 3 days and thereby lower interim financing costs. Whether this cost framework works out for you depends on the plot, the living-space requirement and your budget.
How much do the prices for a Bungalow differ depending on the finishing stage?
With the Bungalow, the finishing stage causes the biggest price difference: turnkey, you pay in 2026 around 2,000 to 3,500 EUR/m², as a shell house with sweat equity from about 1,300 EUR/m² and as a kit house from approximately 900 EUR/m². Between the most expensive and the cheapest variant at the same area, there is quickly a difference of 30 to 40 percent. You can compare all per-square-metre prices on Prefabricated House.
How long does building a Bungalow prefab house take – and what does the build time mean for the costs?
From the base slab, building a Bungalow prefab house in 2026 usually takes 12 to 16 weeks – only 1 to 3 working days are for erecting the weatherproof shell. From the building application to move-in, including 3 to 4 months of approval, it is around 6 to 9 months. The short build time saves real money, because the expensive double burden of rent and interim financing is noticeably shortened.
What costs should you expect for a prefab bungalow?
Turnkey, a prefab bungalow starts in 2026 at about 280,000 euros for 100 square metres and reaches around 520,000 euros for 180 square metres with a hipped roof (Walmdach) and premium specification. Per square metre, the bungalow is usually 5 to 15 percent above a two-storey single-family house, because the base slab and roof cover a larger area. Added to this is the often higher plot requirement (typically 600 to 1,000 square metres) with the corresponding development costs. The total bill is made up of the house price, plot and incidental building costs, which together amount to 80,000 to 180,000 euros.
For which clients is a prefab bungalow the right choice?
The bungalow plays out its strengths in 2026 above all in four situations: firstly for families who value having everything on one level and short distances between sleeping, living and working. Secondly for couples who think early about barrier-reduced living in old age – bungalows can be planned almost entirely without thresholds. Thirdly for clients with large plots in the countryside or in suburbs with low-density development. Fourthly for anyone who prefers a clear separation of the floor-plan zones of living, working and sleeping. One prerequisite remains: the development plan (Bebauungsplan) must permit single-storey building, which is by no means the case in every residential area.
Is a prefab bungalow suitable for senior-friendly living?
Yes – for senior-friendly living the bungalow is the most frequently chosen house form in 2026. All rooms are on ground level and accessible without stairs, doors from 90 centimetres wide with low-threshold transitions, floor-level showers and spacious bathrooms with movement areas from 150 by 150 centimetres ease everyday life, the distances between entrance, kitchen, living area and bedroom stay short, and grab rails, a stairlift at the entrance or electric door openers can easily be retrofitted. For a barrier-free bungalow you usually pay around 3,000 to 8,000 euros more than the standard version – many manufacturers offer their own senior or comfort bungalow lines to DIN 18040-2.
What does a bungalow with 100 square metres of living space cost?
For a 100-square-metre bungalow you pay in 2026 turnkey between 280,000 euros (entry level) and 385,000 euros (premium) – excluding the plot and incidental building costs. That is 2,800 to 3,850 euros per square metre. On one level, 100 square metres are enough for three rooms plus an open living-dining area; no wonder this format is the most popular with couples and small families. Additionally budget for the larger plot (600 to 1,000 square metres) and 15 to 20 percent incidental building costs.
What does a turnkey bungalow including the base slab cost?
A turnkey 100 m² bungalow with a base slab realistically costs 300,000 to 410,000 euros in 2026. The base slab alone costs 18,000 to 30,000 euros (including earthworks, frost apron and insulation to GEG) and with many providers is NOT part of the catalogue price – specifically check the “base slab/foundation” item in the construction and services specification. Because of the larger footprint, the base slab is more expensive for a bungalow than for a multi-storey house of the same size; a soil survey (500 to 1,500 euros) before signing the contract is mandatory.
What does a modern bungalow with a mono-pitch roof (Pultdach) cost?
A modern bungalow with a mono-pitch roof is available turnkey in 2026 from about 270,000 euros for 100 square metres. As the mono-pitch roof has only one sloping surface, it comes out 5 to 10 percent cheaper than a hipped or pyramid roof and gives the bungalow a clear, modern line. Further advantages: ideal south orientation for photovoltaics on the large roof surface, more room height on the high side and simpler drainage. The prerequisite is that the development plan permits mono-pitch roofs and the appropriate roof pitch (typically 5 to 20 degrees).
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