Website Cost in Pakistan (2026): Real Prices by Website Type
Website Cost in Pakistan (2026): Real Prices by Website Type
Thinking of getting a website built for your business? The first question that comes to mind: how much will the website cost?
Search “website cost in Pakistan” on Google and every agency says “contact for quote” — nobody openly shares their web design charges. In this guide we’ll keep it straight: the real ranges for website development cost in Pakistan in 2026, what the price depends on, and how to make the right decision within your budget.
Key Takeaways (2-minute summary)
- In Pakistan, a business website usually costs PKR 40,000–120,000
- The ecommerce website price goes up to PKR 90,000–300,000 (depending on products and features)
- A custom web application’s cost can start at PKR 200,000 and go up to 600,000+
- The biggest factor in the price: design (template vs custom), features, and technology (WordPress vs custom code)
- Domain + hosting cost an extra PKR 10,000–30,000 every year
In this guide:
– Website Development Cost — 2026 Price Table
– 5 Things Web Design Charges Depend On
– What Does a PKR 100,000 Budget Get You? (Sample Breakdown)
– How Prices Differ by City
– Ecommerce Website Price in Pakistan
– WordPress vs Custom Website: Cost Comparison
– Website Maintenance Cost (The Hidden Costs)
– Cheap Website vs Quality Website
– How to Choose the Right Agency
– FAQs
Website Development Cost in Pakistan — 2026 Price Table
| Website Type | Price Range (PKR) | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Profile website (5–10 pages) | 40,000 – 120,000 | Small businesses, clinics, law firms |
| Ecommerce website (WooCommerce/Shopify) | 90,000 – 300,000 | Online stores, retail brands |
| Custom web application | 200,000 – 600,000+ | Portals, dashboards, booking systems |
| Landing page (single page) | 25,000 – 60,000 | Campaigns, product launches |
| Blog/News website | 35,000 – 90,000 | Publishers, bloggers, media |
These are the web developer rates actually running in the market, not made-up estimates. An agency might quote you less than this (often with a compromise on quality or support), or more (with premium design or complex features).
5 Things Web Design Charges Depend On
1. Design: template vs custom
A website built on a ready-made template is cheaper; a custom design made around your brand costs more. The difference isn’t just looks — a custom design is built by understanding how your customers behave, and that increases sales.
2. Number of pages and features
Of course there’s a difference between a 5-page site and a store with 500 products. Payment gateways (JazzCash, EasyPaisa, debit/credit cards), a WhatsApp chat button, a booking system, multiple languages — every feature raises the cost.
3. Content: who writes it?
If you provide the text and images yourself, it costs less. Professional copywriting and photography are charged separately — but this is exactly what turns a website from “just a page” into a machine that brings in clients.
4. Technology: WordPress vs custom code
The WordPress website cost is lower — fast development, thousands of plugins. The custom website cost (Laravel, React) is higher, but it’s the better choice for complex systems. Details in the next section.
5. Support and maintenance
Building the website is half the job. Updates, security, backups — an agency that provides these includes them in its price. The “cheap” website that gets hacked 6 months later ends up being the most expensive one.
What Does a PKR 100,000 Budget Get You? (Sample Breakdown)
A concrete example beats theory. If your budget is PKR 100,000, here’s what you can usually get from a good agency:
| Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Custom design (8–10 pages, mobile-friendly) | PKR 55,000 |
| Basic SEO setup (titles, speed, sitemap) | PKR 15,000 |
| WhatsApp chat + contact forms + Google Map | PKR 10,000 |
| Content help (text polishing, stock images) | PKR 10,000 |
| Domain (.com) + first year’s hosting + SSL | PKR 10,000 |
| Total | ~PKR 100,000 |
This is a sample — the exact quote is made after seeing your requirements. But now you know that for 100,000 you don’t get “just a page” — you get a complete professional website.
How Prices Differ by City: Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad
Web developer rates in Pakistan differ slightly from city to city:
- Karachi/Lahore: More agencies, more competition — rates are a bit more competitive, but quality can vary a lot. Finding a good agency isn’t hard; picking the right one out of the crowd is.
- Islamabad: More corporate clients — rates a little higher, and the standard of professionalism is higher too.
- Smaller cities (Sargodha, Multan, Faisalabad): You can find lower rates, but agencies with large teams are rare.
Important: A website is built remotely — you’re in Karachi and the agency is in Sargodha; that makes no difference to the quality. Look at the portfolio and reviews more than the city. (For those hiring from abroad, we have a separate guide: Hiring a Web Agency in Pakistan from the UK/USA — coming.)
Ecommerce Website Price in Pakistan
An online store’s price depends on these things:
- Platform: WooCommerce (on WordPress) usually costs less; Shopify’s monthly subscription is charged separately (starts at ~$29/month)
- Number of products: 20 products vs 2,000 products — a difference in data entry and structure
- Payment gateways: JazzCash/EasyPaisa integration is standard; international cards (Stripe/PayPal alternatives) need additional setup
- Features: discount coupons, inventory management, order tracking, WhatsApp order notifications
A simple ecommerce store gets built for PKR 90,000–150,000; a large, feature-rich store can go up to PKR 200,000–300,000.
WordPress vs Custom Website: Cost Comparison
| WordPress | Custom Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Lower (PKR 40k–150k typical) | Higher (PKR 200k+) |
| Time | 2–6 weeks | 2–4 months |
| Best for | Business sites, blogs, standard stores | Portals, SaaS, complex systems |
| Can you update it yourself? | Yes, it’s easy | Difficult — you’ll need a developer |
Choose WordPress if: you need a business/profile website, a blog, or a standard ecommerce store, and your budget is moderate. For 70%+ of Pakistan’s business websites, this is the right call.
Choose custom development if: you need a customer portal, a booking engine, or a special system that doesn’t exist in plugins.
Before taking a quote, always ask the agency: “For my work, which technology is better, and why?” Whoever answers directly, with reasons — that’s the right agency.
Website Maintenance Cost in Pakistan (The Hidden Costs)
These costs often don’t show up in the quote — but they come up every year:
- Domain (.com): ~PKR 3,000–5,000/year (.pk costs a bit more)
- Hosting: ~PKR 8,000–25,000/year (from shared hosting to managed WordPress hosting)
- SSL certificate: comes free with good hosting
- Premium plugins/themes: PKR 5,000–30,000/year (depending on need)
- Maintenance plan: PKR 5,000–20,000/month (updates, security, backups — recommended)
When taking a quote, ask in writing: “Are the domain, hosting and the first year’s maintenance included in this, or separate?”
Cheap Website vs Quality Website — What’s the Difference?
For PKR 15,000–20,000 you can get a “website” — but it usually comes with a copied template, slow speed, a layout that breaks on mobile, and no support after launch.
With a quality website, you’re buying: custom design, fast loading, a mobile-friendly layout, basic SEO setup, security, and a team that picks up the phone. Your website is the digital face of your shop — saving money here often turns out to be the most expensive choice.
How to Choose the Right Web Development Agency (3 Questions)
- “Can you show me live websites you’ve built?” — If there’s no portfolio, don’t go any further. (You can see our live websites on the portfolio page.)
- “What exactly is included in the price?” — Ask for a written breakdown; never decide on verbal promises.
- “What happens with support after launch?” — Who will look after the website afterwards, and at what price?
FAQs — Website Cost Pakistan
What does a simple business website cost in Pakistan?
In 2026, a professional 5–10 page business website usually costs PKR 40,000–120,000 — depending on design quality, content and features.
How much does an ecommerce website cost in Pakistan?
A standard online store on WooCommerce or Shopify costs PKR 90,000–300,000. The number of products, payment gateways (JazzCash/EasyPaisa) and custom features decide the price.
Why does a WordPress website cost less than a custom website?
WordPress comes with ready-made tools and plugins, so development is faster. With custom code, everything is built from scratch — so both the time and the cost go up.
How long does it take to build a website?
A simple business website: 2–4 weeks. An ecommerce store: 4–8 weeks. A custom web application: 2–4 months. The timeline depends on the project’s scope.
Are domain and hosting included in the price?
Every agency’s package is different. Before you finalise a quote, get it confirmed in writing whether the domain, hosting and SSL certificate are included or have to be bought separately.
What is a website’s yearly maintenance cost?
Domain and hosting together usually come to PKR 10,000–30,000/year. If you also take a maintenance plan (updates, security, backups), that’s an additional PKR 5,000–20,000/month.
Should I get my website built by a freelancer or an agency?
For small, simple jobs, a good freelancer is enough. But if you need design + development + SEO + support together, an agency is the better choice — the work doesn’t stop when one person is unavailable.
Is it okay to buy a cheap website?
Websites in the PKR 15,000–20,000 range usually come with copied templates and zero support. A business website is an investment — cutting corners here often turns into a loss.
Is a .pk domain more expensive than a .com?
Yes, a .pk domain usually costs more than a .com, and its renewal costs more too. If your business is only in Pakistan, .pk is fine — but for an international audience, .com is the better and cheaper option.
How does payment for a website work — advance or instalments?
The usual practice: 50% advance, 50% on launch. For larger projects (PKR 200,000+), payment is often split across 3 milestones. Never pay the full amount in advance — and always get a written agreement.
Can I update the website myself?
With WordPress websites, yes — you can update the text, images and new pages yourself (a good agency will give you basic training). With custom-coded websites, even small changes need a developer.
Need an exact quote for your website? DM us or email contact@abizglobalservices.com — tell us about your business and what you need, and get a free, detailed quote.
ABiz Global Services — custom websites, ecommerce stores and web applications. See our work in the portfolio. More guides: WordPress vs Custom Website (coming), Ecommerce Website Cost: WooCommerce vs Shopify (coming).
— Ibrar Ul Hassan — CTO & Co-Founder, ABiz Global Services