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The question is too broad….how big is the house that you want

square footage, two , three , four bedrooms, how many bathrooms

12 - 14 foot ceilings….. do some homework , the prices of materials are going up every month…good luck

@yc24

Hi, not trying to be rude but that is a very open question.

So many factors involved; budget, your needs and requirements,  size, design,  plus much more to be factored in.

And what level of quality are you looking for?

@Tippj

Ok.

Do you know of any websites that help with cost estimation? I won't be back in the DR until a couple of months to be able to research in person.

@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56

Understood. I don't know the first thing about building a house. I have a lot to learn.

@planner

Nothing luxurious but not cheap either. Good mid-range materials.

I was thinking a 3 bd 2 bath house.

I've seen estimation for specific US cities showing a range of " $x - $xx per sq ft " for the cost of a home. I thought I'd find some kind of range like that.

Again, I dont know anything about building a house so I understand there are a lot of variables at play and I know the DR is not the same as the US.

Like others have said, I have some research to do. I'm just not sure how to do the research.

The problem is, there are too many variables for us to factor in to give you an answer.  Are you building a tin shack?  A bare concrete structure?  A foam panel home?  A poured concrete and foam structure?  A traditional block home?  What are your finishes?  High-end wood?  Imported tile?  Wired for solar, internet, cable, security cameras?  Marble accents?  PVC windows? Aluminum windows?  Single/double/triple glazed?  Marble counters, mahogany cupboards or closets?  AC in every room?  Pool?  Square pool?  Round pool?  Odd shaped pool?  How deep is the pool?  How big of a terrace?  What finish on the terrace?  What type of roof?  What type of tiles or finish for the roof?  Is the lot flat or sloped?  Is it easy access?  Do you need 50 loads of fill?  Bars on windows?  Gate or wall surrounding the property?  Solar panels?

All this to say, find a builder you trust and work with an architect to come up with a design you like and can afford.  That's the only way you'll get an accurate price.  We'd all just be guessing and wouldn't do you any good.

Thanks for the breakdown of some of the many things that need to be considered. I'll be going to the DR in a couple of months and look for a builder and architect.