Website Development Cost in Nepal: A Clear 2026 Price Guide
What a website really costs in Nepal in 2026: typical price ranges by type, what drives the price, the yearly costs people forget, and how to get an accurate quote.
"How much does a website cost in Nepal?" is the first question almost every client asks us, and the honest answer is that it can be anything from a few thousand rupees to several lakhs. That range isn't very helpful on its own, so this guide breaks it down: what different kinds of websites typically cost, what actually drives the price, and the yearly costs people forget until the renewal bill arrives.
The figures below are typical ranges we see across the Nepali market in 2026. Every project is different, so treat them as a starting point for a conversation, not a quote.
The short answer
| Type of website | Typical one-time cost (NPR) | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Simple company or personal site (3–5 pages) | 15,000 – 50,000 | 1–2 weeks |
| Business website with a CMS you can update | 50,000 – 1,50,000 | 3–6 weeks |
| E-commerce store with eSewa, Khalti or Fonepay | 1,00,000 – 4,00,000 | 4–10 weeks |
| Custom web app, portal or booking system | 3,00,000 and up | 2–4 months or more |
If a quote is far below these ranges, it is usually a template with your logo on it. That can be perfectly fine for a small business, as long as you know that's what you are buying.
What actually drives the price
Two websites can look similar and cost very different amounts. These are the things that make the difference.
Design: template or custom
A ready-made template is fast and cheap, but your site will look like many others and may be hard to change later. A custom design costs more because someone designs your pages around your brand and your customers, for both mobile and desktop.
How many pages and features
Each extra page type (services, team, gallery, blog, careers) adds design and build time. Features add more: contact forms, online booking, member logins, search, multiple languages or a Nepali and English version.
Whether you can update it yourself
A website built on a content management system (CMS) lets your team change text, photos, news and events without calling a developer. It costs more upfront and saves money every month after launch. If you are unsure which platform suits you, our comparison of Next.js vs WordPress explains the trade-offs.
Online payments
Selling online in Nepal means supporting the way people actually pay: eSewa, Khalti, Fonepay QR and ConnectIPS. A proper integration confirms each payment with the provider before an order is marked as paid, which takes more work than adding a "pay" button. Our guide to integrating Nepali payment gateways explains what a safe integration includes.
Content and photos
Writing the text, translating it and taking good photos is real work. Some companies include it; many expect you to provide everything. Ask, because missing content is the most common reason websites launch late.
Integrations
Connecting your website to other systems, such as an SMS service, a CRM, an accounting tool or Google Maps, adds cost for each connection. Bigger custom systems are priced more like software than websites, which we cover in our custom software development cost guide.
The yearly costs people forget
The build is a one-time cost. These come back every year:
- Domain name. A .com usually costs around NPR 1,500–2,500 a year. A .com.np domain is free for Nepali businesses and individuals, but must be registered with your own documents.
- Hosting. Shared hosting for a small site can be NPR 5,000–15,000 a year. Busier sites, online stores and web apps need more, from about NPR 20,000 a year upwards.
- SSL certificate. The padlock in the browser. This is free with most good hosting today, so be careful if someone charges you for it every year.
- Maintenance and support. Updates, backups, security fixes and small changes. This is often charged monthly or yearly, and it is worth having for any site that matters to your business.
Before you sign, ask for a written estimate of what you will pay each year after launch, not only the build price.
Cheap vs custom: which do you need?
A low-cost template site is a good choice when you need a simple online presence quickly: a few pages, contact details and a map. It is a poor choice when your website needs to grow with your business, take payments, rank well on Google or connect to other systems. Rebuilding a cheap site a year later often costs more than building the right one first.
Red flags that cost more later
Some of the most expensive website mistakes have nothing to do with the price:
- The domain is registered in the developer's name, not yours.
- You don't get the admin or hosting logins, so every small change needs the developer.
- You don't receive the source code, or the contract doesn't say you own it.
- No backups, so a hacked or broken site can't be restored.
- No mobile testing. Most visitors in Nepal browse on phones, often on mobile data.
We cover these and other questions to ask in our guide on how to choose the best IT company in Nepal.
How to get an accurate quote
You will get faster, more accurate quotes if you send each company the same short brief:
- What your organisation does and who the website is for.
- The pages you need, and two or three websites you like.
- Features: forms, booking, payments, logins, languages.
- Who will write the content and provide the photos.
- Your timeline, and a rough budget if you have one.
A good company will ask follow-up questions before giving a price. Be cautious of anyone who quotes a fixed amount before understanding what you need.
How we price websites at Zwicky Technology
We give a fixed price for an agreed scope, written down, so you know exactly what is included before any work starts. The quote lists the one-time build cost and the yearly costs separately, so there are no surprise renewals. You own the domain, the code and all the logins, and every site comes with an admin panel your team can use without us. If you need more than a website, see our custom software development service.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to build a website in Nepal?
A simple site usually takes one to two weeks, a business website with a CMS three to six weeks, and an online store or web app longer. Delays most often come from waiting for content and photos.
Is WordPress cheaper than a custom website?
Often at the start, because themes and plugins save build time. Over several years, the cost of plugins, updates and fixing conflicts can add up, so compare the total cost, not just the first payment.
Can I pay in instalments?
Most companies, including us, split payment into stages, for example an advance, a payment at design approval and the rest at launch. Agree the stages in writing.
Do I need a .com or a .com.np domain?
A .com.np domain is free for Nepali businesses and signals that you are local. A .com is better if you mainly serve customers abroad. Many businesses register both.
Next step
If you are planning a website, the quickest way to a real number is a short conversation about what you need. Tell us about your project and we will reply within one business day with an honest estimate, including the yearly costs.
