After a surprising shift in May, Pupkewitz Megabuild reclaimed its top spot as the most affordable hardware retailer in Windhoek in June 2025, after Build It had taken last month’s lead.
While Build It’s total hardware basket cost increased by 3.6%, Pupkewitz Megabuild strategically slashed its total basket cost by 2.9%, resulting in Build It dropping to the second most affordable hardware retailer in Windhoek.
Cost Comparison (VAT Included)
After maintaining a total basket cost of N$7,314.41 for 2 months, Pupkewitz Megabuild decisively cut prices and its total basket cost dropped by 2.9% to N$7,099.73. Although it was not the biggest total basket drop seen this month, it was still enough to affect the affordability ranks.
Build It saw a 3.6% total basket cost increase, resulting in a drop in affordability, that resulted in a N$312.31 difference between it and Pupkewitz Megabuild.
Ark Trading, having seen a 17.2% increase in its total hardware basket cost in May, experienced the largest price drop this month at 3.0%. However, it remains the most expensive hardware retailer in Windhoek.
Price Rankings and Trends
- Most Affordable Hardware Retailer: Pupkewitz Megabuild (N$7,099.73)
- Most Expensive Hardware Retailer: Ark Trading (N$8,636.71)
- Sharpest May-June Price Increase: Build It (+N$257.40)
- Biggest May-June Price Drop: Ark Trading (-N$270.97)
- Most Volatile Pricing: Ark Trading (Most frequent noteworthy price movements)
- Most Stable Prices: Pupkewitz Megabuild (Basket cost under N$7,400.00 all year, thus far)
- Highest Average Cost 2025: Ark Trading (Average basket cost N$8,273.72)
- Lowest Average Cost 2025: Pupkewitz Megabuild (N$7,175.92)
Notable Price Increases
- Brickforce 75MM 15M Roll: BUCO recorded an 15.1% increase (N$18.24→ N$20.99)
- Brickforce 150MM 15M Roll: BUCO recorded an 14.4% increase (N$18.34 → N$20.99)
- Door Hardboard Interior: Build It recorded a 14.1% increase (N$269.98 → N$307.91)
Notable Price Decreases
- Lockset 2 Lever: Pupkewitz Megabuild recorded a 20.2% decrease (N$98.99 → N$78.99)
- Door Hardboard Interior: Ark Trading recorded a 12% decrease (N$521.95 → N$459.53)
- Ceiling Board: Ark Trading recorded an 11% decrease (N$233.84 → N$208.27)
What This Means for Consumers:
Pupkewitz Megabuild remains a reliable hardware retailer in terms of affordability. By maintaining a total basket cost below N$7,400.
Build It, being the second most affordable hardware retailer, this month remains an affordable option, however consumers should take note of the recent cost increase, notably N$257.40 more than last month’s total cost.
Ark Trading remains the most expensive hardware retailer, but consumers should take note of the 3.0% cut in the overall basket, as this may indicate future cost cutting strategies, possibly improving affordability.
Survey Overview
The monthly hardware basket survey, conducted by The Brief, tracks the prices of common hardware and construction material across leading hardware retailers in Windhoek, namely Ark Trading, Buco, Build It and Pupkewitz Megabuild.
Pricing changes can reflect stock availability, supplier costs, and seasonal demand. That’s why The Brief’s monthly survey helps you stay one step ahead and serves as a vital resource for contractors, businesses, and homeowners looking for cost-effective options.
Surveyed Items:
- Roofing Galvanized IBR – 0.47mm, 6.6m
- Copper Tube 460 Class – 0 22MM x 5.5M
- Aluminium Window (Bronze) – 900×900
- Aluminium Sliding Door (Bronze) -1800X2100MM
- Brick 7MPA – 210X100X100
- Brickforce 150MM 15M ROLL – 1.8MM
- Brickforce 75MM 15M ROLL – 1.8MM
- Lintol concrete – 1200X110X75MM
- Lintol concrete – 1800X110X75MM
- Lintol concrete -900X110X75MM
- Ceiling Board – 1200X3000X6.4MM
- Door Frame Steel – 813X2032X115X1MM
- Lockset 2 lever
- Door Hardboard Interior – 813X2032MM
- 32.5 Cement Ohorongo – 50kg
- 42.5 Cement Ohorongo – 50kg
- Paint – 20L
Disclaimer
The information presented in this article is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional pricing advice or definitive market analysis. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the building material prices listed, discrepancies may occur due to changes in supplier pricing, stock availability, or data collection methods. Readers are encouraged to contact retailers directly for the most current and comprehensive pricing information.
