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. 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.