The first question every business owner asks: “how much will the website cost me?” — and the first honest answer is: “it depends”. But “it depends” isn't a dodge, and in this article we break it down with real numbers from the Egyptian market.
Why do prices vary so much?
Because the word “website” describes completely different things: a simple profile page, a store with inventory and online payment, and a platform with user accounts and reporting — all “websites”, but the work between them is like the difference between an apartment and a shopping mall.
Rough cost tiers
- A simple profile site (5–8 pages): 8,000–25,000 EGP. - A professional bilingual company site with an admin panel: 25,000–70,000 EGP. - A full e-commerce store with payment and shipping: 40,000–150,000 EGP. - A custom platform or system: from 100,000 EGP, up to multiples depending on complexity. These are mid-market guide figures — you'll find much cheaper and much more expensive.
What actually drives the price?
- The number of distinct pages and screens (each = design + code + testing). - Features: online payment, user accounts, two languages, reporting — each adds real work. - Design quality: a tweaked ready-made template vs. a custom design from scratch. - Who builds it: a junior freelancer, a senior freelancer, or a company with a full team.
The “too cheap” trap
A 3,000 EGP website is usually a hastily tweaked template: slow, insecure and impossible to evolve. The disaster isn't the money you paid — it's the time you'll lose, the impression your customers get, and the fact you'll likely pay again to rebuild it properly.
The “expensive but empty” trap
Conversely, expensive doesn't mean good. Many agencies price on brand shine, not work volume. Always ask for an itemized quote: what exactly is delivered? Custom design or template? Do you own the code? Is there post-delivery support?
Questions to ask before you pay
- Does the price include hosting and the domain for year one? - Do I fully own the source code? - How long is free support after launch? - Is the site technically SEO-ready? - Is there a written timeline with delivery milestones?
Bottom line
A website isn't an expense — it's an investment with measurable returns. Define your real goals, collect itemized quotes, and compare value, not just numbers. And if you're unsure, send us your project details and we'll tell you honestly what you actually need and what can wait.