What is the construction cost of container houses

The cost of the container itself:

New Container: Purchasing a brand new standard 20 foot container costs approximately $1400-2800, which translates to approximately RMB 10000-20000; The price of a new 40 foot container ranges from $3500 to $4500, equivalent to approximately RMB 25000 to 32000.

Second hand containers: Second hand containers are relatively cheaper, with a 20 foot container costing around 5000-8000 yuan and a 40 foot container costing around 8000-15000 yuan. However, the condition of second-hand containers can have a significant impact on prices, and those in poor condition may be even cheaper, but the cost of subsequent maintenance and renovation may increase.

Transportation and lifting costs:

The transportation cost depends on the distance and mode of transportation. If the distance is close, such as transporting within the same city, the transportation cost of a 20 foot container may range from a few hundred yuan to over a thousand yuan; If the distance is far, cross provincial or even cross-border transportation, the cost may reach thousands of yuan or even higher.

The lifting fee is usually charged based on the number of times, ranging from several hundred yuan to thousands of yuan per lifting, depending on the size, weight, and difficulty of the container.

Renovation and decoration costs:

Basic renovation: carry out basic renovation work such as opening doors, windows, cutting, welding, etc. on containers, and the cost depends on the complexity of the renovation. Simple modifications may cost thousands of yuan, while complex structural modifications may require tens of thousands of yuan.

Decoration cost: The cost varies greatly depending on the level and style of decoration. Ordinary decoration, including wall and floor treatment, circuit laying, lighting installation, etc., costs approximately 500-1000 RMB per square meter; If it is high-end decoration, using good materials and equipped with complete furniture and appliances, the cost per square meter may be over 2000 yuan.

Site preparation and infrastructure costs:

Site preparation includes site leveling, cleaning, and other work. If the site conditions are good and the cost is relatively low, it may be around a few thousand yuan; If the site conditions are complex and require filling, excavation, and other work, the cost will increase.

Infrastructure mainly refers to the foundation of containers, such as concrete foundations, steel structure foundations, etc. The cost of concrete foundation is relatively high, which may be around 300-500 RMB per square meter; The price of steel structure foundation is relatively flexible, depending on the amount and specifications of steel, generally ranging from 200-400 yuan per square meter.

Other expenses:

including design fees, license processing fees, water and electricity fees, etc. The design fee depends on the complexity of the design and the designer's fee standards, generally ranging from a few thousand yuan to tens of thousands of yuan; The fee for obtaining a license varies by region, and some areas may need to pay a certain fee to legally construct container houses; Daily usage expenses such as water and electricity fees are calculated based on actual usage.

Overall, the construction cost of a simple small container house may range from 20000 to 50000 RMB; Medium sized and moderately decorated container houses, with a cost of 100000 to 200000 RMB; The construction cost of large and luxurious container houses may exceed 500000 RMB.