average cost per metre for tiling
1 The per metre rate for laying ceramic tiles can vary between $90 and $150 or even more. 2  Quarry tiles also start at around $90 per square metre, but top out at about $125.3  Vinyl tiles are the easiest and quickest to lay. 4  Expect quotes between $40 and $100 per square metre. This is why a bathroom can cost twice as much per square metre as a living room. 2  Smaller areas require more tile cutting in relation to the entire job than larger areas, so may cost more per square metre because of the extra labour.