In short: What decides the price of a website in Egypt: type of site, pages, design, content, e-commerce, Arabic and English, hosting and maintenance — and how to compare quotes fairly.
“How much does a website cost?” is the first question almost every business asks — and the hardest to answer in one number. In Egypt you can find quotes from a few thousand pounds to hundreds of thousands. Here is what actually sets the price, so you can compare offers fairly.
1. The type of website
- Corporate or informational website — pages about you, your services and how to contact you.
- Online store — products, payments, shipping and order management.
- Booking or portal — accounts, dashboards and custom workflows.
- Custom web application — systems built around how your company works.
2. Template or custom design
A ready template is faster and cheaper; a custom design is built around your brand, your customers and your goals. If your website must stand out from competitors and convert visitors, design is not decoration — it is the sales pitch.
3. Number of pages and content
Every service page, product category and article adds design and content work. Who writes the text and supplies the photos matters too: professional copywriting and photography raise the budget but also the results.
4. Arabic, English or both
A bilingual website is not one site translated — it needs a right-to-left layout, Arabic typography and content written for each audience. It is one of the most valuable investments for brands selling in Egypt and the Gulf.
Key takeaway: Ask every agency for a written scope: pages, features, languages, revisions, timeline and what happens after launch. Then compare.
5. Features and integrations
Online payment, shipping companies, WhatsApp, CRM, booking calendars, multi-currency and the Meta pixel all add development time — and all can add revenue.
6. SEO and speed from day one
Clean code, fast loading, page titles, meta descriptions, structured data and a sitemap are much cheaper to build in than to fix later. A cheap website that nobody finds on Google is the most expensive one.
7. Hosting and maintenance
Plan for hosting, security, backups and updates every year. A clear maintenance plan protects your investment.
Want a clear, written quote for your website? Talk to our web development team.
Frequently asked questions
Why do website quotes in Egypt vary so much?
Because they rarely describe the same thing. A template with your logo, a custom design, an online store and a custom web app are different projects. Compare scope, not just the final number.
Is a template website enough?
For a small business that needs a simple online presence, it can be a good start. Brands that compete on image, SEO or online sales usually need a custom design.
What costs continue after launch?
Domain, hosting, SSL, backups, updates, security and new content. Ask for maintenance to be priced from the start.
