How Much Does a 90-Square-Meter Cold Room Cost?

The cost of building a 90-square-meter cold room is not fixed; it mainly depends on the type of goods you plan to store and the required temperature.

Based on 2026 market conditions, typical costs for a 90-square-meter cold room are as follows:

Fruit & vegetable cold room (0°C~10°C): Approximately 70,000 - 110,000 RMB (unit price approx. 800-1200 RMB/㎡).

Meat freezer (-18°C): Approximately 80,000 - 140,000 RMB (unit price approx. 900-1500 RMB/㎡).

Pharmaceutical cold room (2°C~8°C): Approximately 80,000 - 140,000 RMB (unit price approx. 900-1500 RMB/㎡).

Fruit & vegetable controlled atmosphere cold room (with gas control): Higher technical requirements, approximately 130,000 - 270,000 RMB (unit price approx. 1500-3000 RMB/㎡).

Economies of Scale Note:

A 90-square-meter cold room is considered small to medium-sized. In actual construction, the smaller the cold room area, the higher the equipment and basic costs per square meter; the larger the area, the lower the unit price per square meter. Therefore, the actual unit price for a 90-square-meter cold room may be slightly higher than the average unit price for larger cold rooms.

For a clearer understanding, here is a table of estimated total prices for different types of cold rooms:

Cold Room Type   Temperature Requirement   Estimated Total Price for 90㎡

Fruit & Vegetable Cold Room   0°C~10°C   Approx. 70,000 - 110,000 RMB

Meat Freezer   -18°C   Approx. 80,000 - 140,000 RMB

Pharmaceutical Cold Room   2°C~8°C   Approx. 80,000 - 140,000 RMB

| Controlled Atmosphere Cold Room | 0°C~10°C + CA | Approx. 130,000 - 270,000 RMB |

5 Core Factors Affecting the Quotation:

Temperature Requirement: The lower the temperature, the higher the requirements for compressor power and insulation panel thickness, leading to a significant increase in cost (for example, blast freezers or ultra-low temperature cold rooms can cost 4,000 RMB or even over 10,000 RMB per square meter).

Equipment Brand: Imported brand compressors are typically about 40% more expensive than domestic equipment, but they offer better energy efficiency and lower long-term electricity costs.

Number of Compartments: If the 90-square-meter area needs to be divided into multiple rooms with different temperatures (e.g., one chiller room + one freezer room), multiple refrigeration systems are required, increasing costs by more than 20%.

Regional Factors (Zhengzhou): Zhengzhou, Henan, where you are located, is in the central region with four distinct seasons. Summer is hot and humid, requiring higher moisture resistance and heat dissipation for the refrigeration units; winter requires attention to the low-temperature start-up performance of the units. Additionally, local foundation treatment (such as moisture barriers) and labor and transportation costs in Zhengzhou will also be included in the total quotation.

Insulation Material: Polyurethane insulation panels are currently the mainstream choice. The fire rating (e.g., B1) and panel thickness (100mm or 150mm) directly affect the construction cost and future electricity expenses.

Recommendation:

When requesting quotations from cold room companies, clearly inform them of your stored goods type, daily throughput, specific site location (ground floor or upstairs), and whether 380V three-phase power is available. Communicating with these specific requirements will yield accurate quotations and effectively avoid hidden costs such as "low-price baiting" or "mid-installation price increases."