Dominican Republic housing construction costs rise 3.72% in 2025

The direct cost of constructing housing in the Dominican Republic increased by 3.72% in 2025, according to the Direct Housing Construction Cost Index (ICDV) from the National Statistics Office (ONE). The index ended the year at 236.16 points.

The primary driver of this increase was labor, which rose by 7.1% across all measured housing typologies, including single-family homes and multi-family buildings. Specifically, masonry labor saw an increase of 7.14%.

Other significant cost increases included PVC pipes and fittings (6.11%), electrical generators (5.59%), and blacksmithing subcontracts (5.22%). While labor and certain supplies rose, material costs varied by building type; for instance, materials for two-level single-family homes saw a slight decrease of 0.3%.