Why website quotes in Egypt vary so much, what actually drives the cost, and how to compare offers fairly before you choose.
There is no single answer to the question of website cost in Egypt, and anyone who gives you one number before asking about your business is guessing. The cost of a website depends on what it needs to do: how many pages it has, whether it is in Arabic, English or both, whether the design is custom or based on a template, and which features sit behind it, such as bookings, online payments or customer logins.
The good news is that once you understand what drives the price, quotes stop looking random. Below we walk through the main cost factors, explain why two agencies can quote very differently for what sounds like the same project, and show you how to compare offers fairly. When you are ready for a real figure, our cost estimator gives you a starting point in a few minutes.
What drives website cost in Egypt
Every website is a mix of design, development, content and ongoing care. The more of each your project needs, the more it costs.
The type of website
A one-page landing page for a campaign is a very different job from a corporate website with a dozen sections, and both are simpler than an online store or a web portal where customers log in. The type of site sets the baseline for everything else, including the timeline: a landing page can be ready in a few days, while a larger website or web application can take a couple of months.
Number of pages and sections
More pages mean more layouts to design, more content to place and more testing. Pages that share a template (for example, twenty product pages built from one design) cost far less than twenty unique pages.
Arabic, English or both
A bilingual site is not simply a translated site. Arabic needs a proper right-to-left layout, with menus, forms, icons and even image direction mirrored so it reads naturally. Done properly, it adds design and development time. Done badly, your Arabic-speaking customers notice straight away.
Custom design or a template
A template is quicker and cheaper at the start, but you share your look with many other businesses and often carry code you do not need. A custom, hand-coded design is built around your brand and your customers, loads faster and is easier to grow later. It takes more time up front, and that is reflected in the quote.
Features that change the price
Features are usually where quotes grow the most, because each one involves logic, testing and sometimes a third-party service. Common examples include:
- Online booking or reservations for clinics, restaurants, salons and training centres.
- Online payments through local and regional gateways such as Paymob, Fawry, HyperPay, Tabby, Tamara or Stripe.
- Customer or member logins, with accounts, order history or private content.
- Integrations with your CRM, ERP, accounting software, or couriers such as Bosta, Aramex and SMSA.
- A content management system so your team can update pages, news and products without calling a developer.
If you are planning to sell online, our e-commerce development page explains what a full store involves.
The costs people forget: content, SEO, hosting and support
Many budget surprises come from items that were never in the quote.
- Content and photos. Someone has to write the text, in both languages if the site is bilingual, and supply good images. Copywriting, photography or video add to the cost, and are usually worth it.
- SEO setup. Clean code, fast pages, proper headings, metadata and a sitemap help Google find you. It costs a little more and pays you back for years.
- Hosting and domain. Your site needs a reliable home. Ask whether hosting, security certificates and backups are included, and for how long.
- Support after launch. We include one year of full technical support after launch, then offer an optional support package for those who want us to keep looking after the site.
| Cost factor | Keeps the cost lower | Pushes the cost higher |
|---|---|---|
| Type of site | Landing page or small company site | Online store, portal or web app |
| Languages | One language | Arabic and English with full right-to-left layout |
| Design | Template | Custom, hand-coded design |
| Features | Contact form only | Bookings, payments, logins, integrations |
| Content | You supply text and photos | Copywriting, photography and video included |
| After launch | No support | Ongoing support, updates and SEO |
Why website quotes in Egypt differ so much
Send the same brief to three agencies and you may get three very different numbers. Usually they are simply quoting for different things.
- Different assumptions. One agency assumes you will provide all content; another includes writing and photos.
- Template versus custom. A low quote often means a ready-made theme with your logo on it.
- Depth of the bilingual work. Some quotes treat Arabic as a translation job, others as a full right-to-left build.
- What happens after launch. Support, hosting and security may be included, charged separately or missing entirely.
How to compare website quotes fairly
Before you choose on price alone, put the quotes side by side and ask the same questions of each:
- Is the design custom or based on a template?
- Is the Arabic version a proper right-to-left build, and who writes the Arabic content?
- Which features are included, and which are “phase two”?
- Is basic SEO setup part of the build?
- Who owns the website and the code once it is paid for?
- What support is included after launch, for how long, and what happens after that?
- How long will it take, and what do they need from you to hit that date?
A slightly higher quote that answers all seven clearly is often the cheaper choice over the life of the site.
A note for businesses in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf
Many of our clients in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the wider Gulf work with us from our Jeddah and Dubai offices while the build happens in Cairo. The same cost factors apply, plus a few extras: regional payment options such as Tabby, Tamara and HyperPay, couriers such as SMSA and Aramex, and Arabic content written for a Gulf audience rather than simply translated. Cairo is one hour behind Saudi Arabia for most of the year, so working days overlap comfortably.
Getting a real figure for your website
The fastest way to get a meaningful number is to describe what you actually need. Start with our cost estimator, which walks you through the type of site, features and languages. For a proper quote, book a free consultation: we will ask about your goals and send a clear, itemised proposal. You can also read more about our website design and development service.
Frequently asked questions
Why don’t you publish fixed website prices?
Because two websites that sound similar can involve very different amounts of work. A fixed price would either overcharge simple projects or undercharge complex ones. We would rather understand your project and quote it honestly.
Does a bilingual Arabic and English website cost more?
Yes, somewhat. A proper Arabic version needs its own right-to-left layout and content, not just translated text. For most businesses in Egypt and the Gulf it is well worth it, because it reaches customers who prefer to browse in Arabic.
What is included after the website launches?
With us, one year of full technical support is included after launch. After that, you can choose an optional support package that covers updates, fixes and help when you need it.
If you would like to talk it through, send us a message on WhatsApp or book a free consultation. No pressure and no jargon, just an honest conversation about what your website needs. The coffee is on us.
