Building your own house can be an exciting and fulfilling way to realize the dream of having a home you’re proud to call your own. However, it can also be more challenging than it looks, especially if you’ve never built anything before and aren’t sure where to start with the planning process. One thing that many people find helpful in deciding whether they want to build their home or purchase it already constructed is knowing how much each option costs.

The average cost of building a house in Namibia

The average price of building a house in Namibia ranges from $22,400 to $124,800. This is based on the size of the lot and the type of building materials that are used.

The cost of land

Namibian land prices vary from region to region. In the most established and sought-after areas, like Windhoek, the average residential lot price is roughly N$6 million.

The cost of materials

The average cost of materials is 100,000 NAD per square meter. This includes the foundation, exterior walls, roofing and interior finishing. To find out the total amount needed for your house’s size, use this formula: 

Cost of materials x square meters = approximate cost

The cost of labour.

In Namibia, the average cost of labour is $200 per day. However, this number can be significantly higher depending on the type of labour. For example, if you’re hiring a mason or carpenter then you should expect to pay $250-300 per day.