Granite is less expensive than marble, starting at roughly $75/square foot installed and $100 more than that for higher-end stone. Installed marble countertops start at around $100/square foot and can go over $200.

Marble is considered a premium material and is often more expensive than granite. The price of marble in India can range from ₹200 to ₹500 per square foot, depending on the quality, color, and source.

Granite is an expensive stone, but it's worth investing in your kitchen. Granite is hard and doesn't stain easily. The darker colors have more depth and patterns that appear in the light, which makes them more expensive than lighter colors like white or beige.

Granite counters will not scuff or discolor from everyday household activities. Marble has a hardness of 3 to 5 on Mohs scale. Marble lacks the same durability as granite and it will suffer damage from common kitchen tasks such as cutting. Contact with hot pans and dishes may also damage marble.