Ecommerce website price in Pakistan: what an online store really costs.
Two costs decide the price of an online store: building it once, and running it every month. Here are both, written down by a developer who builds stores in Lahore. Third-party prices checked on 27 October 2026.
The short answer
With me, a WooCommerce store starts from PKR 35,000 and a Shopify store setup starts from PKR 40,000. After launch you pay the platform: a Shopify plan from US$25 a month, or hosting and a domain for WooCommerce. Every project gets one fixed price in a written scope before any work starts.
1. Building the store
These are my starting prices for 2026. The final price depends on the things listed further down.
| What | Includes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce store | WordPress and WooCommerce, styled catalogue, product pages, checkout | From PKR 35,000 |
| Shopify store setup | Theme, collections, product pages, payments and shipping, ready to take orders | From PKR 40,000 |
| Redesign of an existing store | A rebuild that keeps your products and content | From PKR 30,000 |
| Maintenance | Updates, backups, checks and small changes | PKR 14,000 a month |
2. Running the store
These are paid to the platforms, not to me, so they're the same whoever builds your store. Prices as listed on 27 October 2026; promotional prices change often.
| Cost | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify plan | Basic: US$25 a month paid monthly, or US$22 a month paid yearly | Shopify's Pakistan pricing page |
| Hosting for WooCommerce | Hostinger Premium: Rs 28,752 for 48 months, renews at Rs 1,699 a month. Business: Rs 33,552 for 48 months, renews at Rs 2,299 a month | Hostinger Pakistan web hosting page |
| Domain name | From Rs 1,399 for the first year at Hostinger. Renewal is usually higher, so check it before you buy | Hostinger Pakistan |
| Payment gateway | Each provider sets its own fees and approval checks | Ask the provider directly |
| Themes, apps and plugins | Optional. Many stores need none at launch | Depends on what you add |
Shopify Basic paid yearly works out to US$264 for the year. Shopify also offers new stores a 3-day free trial, then US$1 a month for the first 3 months. Hostinger's lower prices apply when you pay for the full 48 months up front.
What changes the price of building a store
- Number of products. Ten products and five hundred products are different amounts of setup work, especially with sizes and colours.
- Custom design. A free theme set up well costs less than custom sections built for your brand.
- Payments. Cash on delivery is quick. Adding an online payment provider takes their approval and extra testing.
- Content readiness. Product photos, prices and descriptions ready at the start save time and money.
- Moving an existing store. Bringing products and customers across from Instagram or another platform adds setup work.
Shopify or WooCommerce: which costs less?
WooCommerce usually costs less to run: hosting and a domain, no platform fee. Shopify costs more each month, paid in dollars, but hosting, security and updates are handled for you. For a fashion or lifestyle brand moving off Instagram, Shopify is often the quicker start. For a business that wants full control and plenty of content, WooCommerce fits better. More detail in the Shopify in Pakistan guide and on the WooCommerce stores page.
Real stores I've built
- Style by RK: a Shopify store for a women's fashion brand that reached PKR 6 million in sales in one month.
- NJ Jewels: a WooCommerce jewellery store with a styled catalogue and product pages.
- Stationery Studio: a Shopify store for a stationery and gifts brand that moved off Instagram.
Get your exact price
Send me what you sell, roughly how many products you have and where your customers are. After a short call you get a one-page written scope with one fixed price and dates. See all website prices.
Sources
Google reviews
Rated 5.0 by every client who has reviewed the work.
“He took my initial ideas and turned them into a stunning, high-performing digital platform that exceeded all my expectations. … The launch was completely stress-free, and the ongoing support has been amazing.”
“I had a great experience working with Abdul Rehman on my Shopify store. … I especially appreciated his clear communication, helpful suggestions, and focus on making the online store easy to navigate.”
“They have made my 2 Shopify stores in very economical prices and same as I have demanded as per decided time. Very satisfied with their work and on time response. Keep it up!”
“Amazing website developer and top notch communication. Build a website with in 24 hours.”
Rated the Stationery Studio Shopify store 5 stars on Google.
Questions people ask
How much does an ecommerce website cost in Pakistan?
With me, a WooCommerce store starts from PKR 35,000 and a Shopify store setup starts from PKR 40,000. On top of that you pay running costs: a Shopify plan from US$25 a month, or hosting for WooCommerce, plus a domain.
Which is cheaper to run in Pakistan, Shopify or WooCommerce?
WooCommerce usually costs less to run because you only pay for hosting and a domain, with no platform fee. Shopify charges a monthly plan in US dollars but handles hosting, security and updates for you.
Are there any hidden costs?
The common extras are paid themes, paid apps or plugins, payment gateway fees and domain renewal, which is often priced higher than the first year. I list every one of these in the written scope before work starts.
How long does an ecommerce website take?
A focused store usually takes three to six weeks from the signed scope, depending on the number of products and how soon photos and content are ready.
Can I start small and add features later?
Yes. Many stores launch with a clean catalogue, cash on delivery and one payment method, then add features once orders come in.
Want a fixed price for your store?
Send me a few lines about it. I reply within a day, and after a short call you get a written scope with a fixed price and dates.