If you are planning a new website in Saudi Arabia, the first question is usually “how much will it cost?” The honest answer is that quotes in the Kingdom range from a few thousand riyals for a simple company site to several hundred thousand for a custom web platform. This guide explains where your project is likely to sit, what pushes the price up, and the Saudi-specific requirements that are easy to forget when you budget.
Typical Website Development Cost Ranges in Saudi Arabia
There is no official price list, and published figures vary widely depending on who is selling. As one reference point, a February 2026 guide from development agency Apptunix put web application projects in Saudi Arabia at roughly:
| Project type | Estimated cost (SAR) |
|---|---|
| Basic web application | 30,000 – 60,000 |
| Business web application | 60,000 – 120,000 |
| E-commerce web application | 80,000 – 160,000 |
| Custom web application | 150,000 – 300,000+ |
| SaaS platform | 150,000 – 200,000+ |
Source: Apptunix, “Web Development Cost in Saudi Arabia” (2026). These are one agency’s estimates for application-style projects, not a market survey.
A standard company website – a handful of service pages, an about page, a contact form and a blog – is a much smaller job than the projects in that table and is usually quoted well below them. The best way to get a reliable figure is to write a short brief and ask two or three developers for an itemised quote.
What Affects the Cost of a Website in Saudi Arabia?
1. Arabic and English versions
Most Saudi businesses need a bilingual site. A proper Arabic version is not just translated text: it needs a right-to-left (RTL) layout, Arabic fonts that render well on mobile, translated URLs and hreflang tags so both languages can rank in Google. Budget for translation or copywriting as well as the extra design and testing work.
2. Custom design vs. a template
A pre-built theme is faster and cheaper. A custom design built around your brand and your customers costs more but usually converts better and is easier to maintain.
3. Number of unique page layouts
Price is driven less by the total number of pages and more by how many different layouts need designing and building. Ten service pages that share one template cost far less than ten pages that each look different.
4. E-commerce and payments
Online stores need product management, shipping rules and a payment gateway. In Saudi Arabia, customers expect to pay with Mada debit cards and Apple Pay, and many stores also offer buy-now-pay-later options such as Tabby or Tamara. Each integration adds setup and testing time.
5. VAT and e-invoicing
Saudi VAT is 15%, and VAT-registered businesses are required to issue electronic invoices under ZATCA’s e-invoicing (Fatoora) rules. If your website issues invoices, check that your platform or invoicing system supports this before you build.
6. Integrations
Connecting the website to a CRM, ERP, booking system, WhatsApp Business or delivery provider is often where budgets grow. List every system the site needs to talk to in your brief.
7. Data protection
Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) covers how you collect and store personal data. At minimum, your site needs a clear privacy policy and consent for marketing, and some businesses will have hosting or data-location requirements.
8. Content, SEO and photography
Writing service pages, blog posts and product descriptions – in two languages – is real work. So is setting up on-page SEO, Google Search Console and analytics at launch.
Ongoing Costs After Launch
Remember to budget for the running costs, not just the build:
- Hosting and domain – renewed every year; .sa and .com.sa domains have their own registration process.
- Maintenance – software updates, backups, security monitoring and small fixes.
- Licences – premium plugins, themes or SaaS tools some sites depend on.
- Payment gateway fees – a percentage per transaction for online stores.
- SEO and content – if you want the site to keep bringing in enquiries.
Freelancer, Local Agency or Remote Team?
- Freelancers are usually the cheapest option and work well for small, clearly defined sites. Check who will maintain the site if they become unavailable.
- Local agencies in Riyadh or Jeddah offer face-to-face meetings and local knowledge, usually at a higher price.
- Remote teams can offer agency-level process at a lower cost. Make sure they have real Arabic/RTL experience and can show you live sites.
How to Get an Accurate Quote
Before you contact developers, write down:
- The goal of the site (enquiries, online sales, bookings, recruitment).
- Which languages you need, and who will write or translate the content.
- The pages and features you need, with examples of sites you like.
- Payment, invoicing and other systems the site must connect to.
- Your timeline and budget range.
Ask each developer for an itemised quote, the timeline, what happens after launch, and confirmation that you will own the website, domain and hosting accounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a simple company website cost in Saudi Arabia?
It depends on design, languages and content. A small bilingual company website is a much smaller project than a web application, so expect it to be quoted well below the SAR 30,000 starting point that some agencies give for basic web applications. Ask for an itemised quote to compare like with like.
Do I need an Arabic version of my website?
If your customers are in Saudi Arabia, an Arabic version usually improves both trust and search visibility, because many people search in Arabic. Build it as a proper RTL version with its own URLs rather than an automatic translation.
How long does a website take to build?
Simple company sites often take a few weeks. Bilingual e-commerce stores and custom platforms take longer, mainly because of content, integrations and testing.
Is WordPress a good choice for Saudi businesses?
For company websites, blogs and small to mid-sized stores, WordPress with WooCommerce works well and supports Arabic. Complex platforms with heavy custom logic are usually better as custom web applications.
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