The material and installation cost to install tile is approximately $15 to $20 per square foot. On the lower side of the tile price scale, an installation can cost $11.49 per square foot while more expensive installations can surpass the $35 mark. Asking “how much is a tile” is like asking how long is a piece of string. There are all sorts of factors that influence the cost of tiles, from the type of material used to build the tile to the size of it. Your best bet is to use a tile installation cost calculator.