A simple container home built in the United States or other affordable locations like Costa Rica should cost a minimum of $65.00 per square foot. The more you increase the quality of materials and difficulty of installation...the more your costs will increase so design for your budget.
This article does a great job of explaining some of the best reasons for building a home or office using steel shipping containers:
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Container homes — it all started with a spreadsheet | by David Hochhaus
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| Container home interiors can be comfortable and affordable. |
