Pupkewitz Megabuild retained its position as the most affordable hardware retailer in June 2026, recording the lowest total basket cost of N$7,255.28. Build It ranked second with a basket value of N$7,480.20, followed by BUCO (N$7,859.66) and Ark Trading (N$7,881.59).
The price difference between the lowest and highest priced baskets amounted to N$626.31, representing approximately 8.6% of the lowest basket value.
Overall Basket Comparison
| Total Basket (N$) | Difference from Lowest (N$) | |
| Pupkewitz Megabuild | 7,255.28 | – |
| Build It | 7,480.20 | 224.92 |
| BUCO | 7,859.66 | 604.38 |
| Ark Trading | 7,881.59 | 626.31 |
Price Highlights
Roofing and Structural Materials
- Roofing Galvanized IBR was cheapest at Ark Trading (N$583.05), closely followed by Build It (N$584.57). Pupkewitz Megabuild recorded the highest price at N$640.00.
- Copper Tube 460 Class 0 was most affordable at Build It (N$613.21), marginally lower than BUCO (N$616.80).
- 7MPA Bricks were cheapest at Ark Trading (N$2.70 each), while Build It charged the highest price of N$3.06.
- Door Frame Steel was most affordable at Ark Trading (N$509.65), followed by Pupkewitz Megabuild (N$534.99). Build It recorded the highest price at N$586.30.
- Prices for Ohorongo Cement (32.5 and 42.5) varied only marginally across the four retailers, with differences of less than N$5.00 per bag.
Windows and Doors
- Bronze Aluminium Windows were least expensive at Pupkewitz Megabuild (N$858.99), while Ark Trading recorded the highest price at N$1,054.96.
- Bronze Aluminium Sliding Doors were cheapest at Build It (N$2,708.89), narrowly lower than Pupkewitz Megabuild (N$2,729.00).
- Hardboard Interior Doors displayed significant price differences, with Build It (N$269.16) offering the lowest price and Ark Trading (N$458.25) the highest.
Masonry and Reinforcement
- Brickforce (150mm and 75mm) was cheapest at Ark Trading, while Build It recorded the highest prices for both products.
- Concrete lintels across all three sizes (0.9m, 1.2m and 1.8m) were lowest at Pupkewitz Megabuild, which offered the most competitive pricing for these products.
Interior Finishing
- Ceiling Boards were cheapest at Ark Trading (N$149.16).
- Two-lever Locksets were lowest at Pupkewitz Megabuild (N$78.99).
- Paint was most affordable at Pupkewitz Megabuild (N$919.00), while Build It recorded the highest price at N$1,057.11.
Store Performance
Pupkewitz Megabuild
- Recorded the lowest overall basket cost.
- Offered the lowest prices on several high-value items, including aluminium windows, concrete lintels, locksets, paint, and both grades of Ohorongo cement.
- Although roofing sheets were comparatively more expensive, competitive pricing across several high-value products contributed to the retailer recording the lowest overall basket cost.
Build It
- Recorded the second-lowest overall basket cost.
- Offered the lowest prices for copper tubing, aluminium sliding doors and hardboard interior doors.
- Higher prices for brickforce products and paint contributed to its overall basket value.
BUCO
- Recorded the third-lowest overall basket cost.
- Generally recorded mid-range prices across most product categories and did not offer the lowest price for any of the surveyed items.
Ark Trading
- Recorded the highest overall basket cost despite offering the lowest prices for roofing sheets, bricks, brickforce products and ceiling boards.
- Higher prices for aluminium windows, interior doors, cement and several other products contributed to the highest basket value.
Conclusion & Consumer Takeaway
The June 2026 survey indicates that Pupkewitz Megabuild remained the most cost-effective retailer for consumers purchasing a broad basket of building materials, with an overall basket cost of N$7,255.28.
Although Ark Trading offered the lowest prices on several individual products, including roofing sheets, bricks and steel door frames, its higher prices on several high-value items resulted in the highest overall basket cost. Pricing for cement products remained relatively consistent across retailers, while larger price differences persisted for windows, doors, roofing materials and interior finishing products.
Overall, consumers purchasing a wide range of construction materials would benefit from comparing prices across retailers, as selective shopping could result in meaningful cost savings.
