The first thing is what type of granite countertop do you want
The first thing is what type of granite countertop do you want? There are granite slabs or granite tiles. Each type of granite comes in with different prices, where you find that the granite slab is more expensive than the granite tiles. Granite slabs are the most expensive usually because its heavy, thicker and gives an original look with less seams. The granite tiles will save you money compared to the granite slabs because they are lighter and easy to install but you will have to deal with the seams that appear at the point where they join one another.
When deciding on the type of granite you need to keep in mind that the type of edge treatment you want will influence the price. For instance granite a simple bluenose edge will be a lower price compared to a customized edge treatment like the ogee edge.