Guide · Web Development
How Much Does a Website Cost in Nepal?
A business website in Nepal typically costs from $300, rising with the number of pages, custom design, and features. A basic brochure site sits at the low end; an e-commerce store starts around $700; and a custom web application can run from $3,000 into five figures. This guide breaks down real 2026 prices by website type, explains what drives the cost, and covers the ongoing costs people often forget.
By AntByte Labs Engineering Team — we've built and priced websites and platforms for businesses across Nepal · Last updated September 7, 2026
Website cost in Nepal by type
Prices in USD, approximate and dependent on scope. Every project should get a fixed quote after a short scoping call.
| Website type | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Brochure website3–5 pages, mobile-first, contact form, on-page SEO. | from $300 |
| Business website6–12 pages, custom design, CMS so you can edit the copy yourself. | from $500 |
| Online storeCatalogue, cart, eSewa/Khalti or Stripe, order and stock admin. | from $700 |
| Custom web applicationBespoke workflows, user accounts and roles, integrations, admin panel. | from $3,000 |
For a deeper look at scope and process, see our web development in Nepal and e-commerce pages.
What affects the price?
- Pages & content — more pages and content mean more design and build time.
- Custom vs template design — a bespoke, on-brand design costs more than a theme.
- Features — bookings, payments, accounts, and dashboards add real engineering.
- Integrations — payment gateways, CRMs, and third-party APIs.
- SEO & performance — proper structure, speed, and schema set up from day one.
Don't forget the ongoing costs
The build is a one-off. Running the site is forever, and it is where quotes tend to go quiet. Here is what a small business site actually costs to keep online for a year.
| Running cost | Per year |
|---|---|
| Domain, .com.npRegistered through Mercantile at register.com.np | Free |
| Domain, .comRenews yearly, price rises after the first year | $12–20 |
| SSL certificateLet's Encrypt, renews itself every 90 days | Free |
| HostingShared at the low end, a small VPS at the top | $60–250 |
| Maintenance, optionalUpdates, backups, security patches, small changes | from ~$960 |
A .com.np domain costs nothing, and most people are never told
Nepal's country domain is issued free of charge by Mercantile Communications at register.com.np. You submit your company registration (or citizenship documents for a personal site) and pay nothing, that year or any year after. If an agency is billing you annually for a .com.np, you are paying for paperwork someone did once. A .com is still worth buying if you sell outside Nepal, and plenty of businesses run both.
So the honest floor for keeping a simple site online in Nepal is about $60 a year: free domain, free certificate, cheap shared hosting. Maintenance is the line that varies most, and it is genuinely optional. A static brochure site that nobody edits can sit untouched for a year. Anything taking payments or storing customer data should not.
What you should own at the end
Price is only half the question. The other half is what you are left holding when the project ends, and it is the part that decides how much your next website costs.
- The domain, in your own name — registered to your company, not your agency's account. This is the single most common thing businesses lose in a bad breakup.
- The source code — in a repository you control. Without it, changing supplier means rebuilding.
- Hosting and DNS logins — held by you, shared with whoever maintains the site.
- Analytics and Search Console — under your own Google account, so the traffic history survives a change of agency.
Ask about these before signing, not after. A quote that looks cheap because the agency keeps the code is not cheap, it is a subscription with an exit fee.
Is the cheapest option worth it?
A rock-bottom site often costs more in the long run — slow loading, weak SEO, no mobile optimization, and no ownership of the code. The better move is a fast, SEO-ready, mobile-first site you fully own, then grow it as the business grows. Cheapest upfront is rarely cheapest overall.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a website cost in Nepal?
A basic business website in Nepal costs from NPR 25,000, a standard multi-page site NPR 40,000–120,000, an e-commerce store from NPR 60,000, and a custom web application from NPR 80,000 upward. The final price depends on pages, custom design, features, and integrations — you should get a fixed quote after a scoping call.
Why do website prices in Nepal vary so much?
Price is driven by scope: number of pages, custom vs template design, dynamic features (booking, payments, accounts), integrations, content, and SEO setup. A template brochure site and a custom web app are different products, which is why quotes range widely. A clear brief is the fastest way to a precise price.
What are the ongoing costs of a website in Nepal?
Less than most quotes suggest. A .com.np domain is free from register.com.np and an SSL certificate is free from Let's Encrypt, so the only unavoidable cost is hosting, from about NPR 5,000/year for a simple site. Add NPR 1,500–2,500/year if you also want a .com, and maintenance from NPR 8,000/month if you want someone keeping it updated and patched. A brochure site nobody edits can run for NPR 5,000 a year; anything taking payments should be maintained.
Is a .com.np domain free in Nepal?
Yes. Mercantile Communications issues .com.np domains free of charge through register.com.np. You submit your company registration documents, or citizenship documents for a personal site, and there is no fee to register or to renew. If you are being billed every year for a .com.np, you are paying for admin rather than for the domain. A .com still costs about NPR 1,500 to 2,500 a year and is worth having if you sell outside Nepal.
What should I own when my website is finished?
The domain registered in your company's name, the source code in a repository you control, the hosting and DNS logins, and the Google Analytics and Search Console properties. If your agency holds any of these, changing supplier means rebuilding rather than moving. Ask before you sign, because a cheaper quote that keeps the code with the agency is a subscription with an exit fee attached.
Is a cheap website worth it?
A very cheap site often costs more later — slow loading, weak SEO, no mobile optimization, and no ownership of the code. It's usually better to invest a little more in a fast, SEO-ready, mobile-first site you fully own, then grow it over time. Cheapest upfront rarely means cheapest overall.
How long does it take to build a website in Nepal?
A business website typically takes 2–4 weeks, an e-commerce store 3–5 weeks, and a custom web application 6–12 weeks. Working in short sprints with regular demos keeps the timeline predictable and lets you see progress early.
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