Ask three people what a website costs and you might get three very different answers: RM800, RM6,000 and RM25,000. All three can be honest, because they are quoting for different things. This guide breaks down what a website really costs in Malaysia in 2026, what you get at each level, and what you keep paying after it goes live.
Short answer: a simple template site can be as little as RM500 to RM1,500, a custom-designed business website usually sits around RM3,000 to RM15,000, and an online store around RM8,000 to RM30,000. After that, budget roughly RM1,000 to RM6,000 a year for the domain, hosting and maintenance.
Typical price ranges in Malaysia
These figures come from Malaysian pricing guides published in 2026 (sources at the end). Treat them as ranges, not fixed prices.
| Type of website | Typical one-off cost | What you usually get |
|---|---|---|
| Template site | ~RM500 to RM1,500 | A ready-made template with your text and logo, 1 to 5 pages, very basic SEO |
| Landing page | ~RM1,500 to RM3,000 | One page for a single offer or ad campaign |
| Basic business website | ~RM2,500 to RM6,000 | 5 to 8 pages, mobile-friendly, enquiry form and WhatsApp button |
| Custom / corporate website | ~RM6,000 to RM15,000 | Custom design, 10 to 20 pages, a system to update content yourself, SEO structure |
| Online store | ~RM8,000 to RM30,000 | Product catalogue, cart, FPX and card payments, shipping and stock |
| Custom platform | RM30,000+ | Booking systems, member portals, connections to other systems |
What actually changes the price
1. Template or custom design
A template is cheap and fast, but your website will look like hundreds of others. A custom design takes longer, but it is built around your brand and your customers.
2. Number of pages
Every service, area or product with its own page adds design and writing work. It also adds chances to be found on Google.
3. Who writes the content and supplies the photos
If you supply the text and photos, the cost stays lower. Copywriting, photo shoots and video add to the price, but they often make the biggest difference to results.
4. Online store features and payments
A cart, FPX, DuitNow and card payments, shipping rates, stock and customer accounts are a lot of extra work. That is why online stores cost more than ordinary websites.
5. Languages
A website in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese reaches more customers in Malaysia, but every language means more pages to write and look after.
6. SEO and speed
A fast website with the right titles, descriptions and structure is much easier to rank on Google. Cheap websites often skip this part entirely.
The yearly costs nobody mentions
A website is not a one-off payment. Before you agree to anything, ask about these:
| Cost | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Domain name (.com, .my, .com.my) | ~RM30 to RM130 a year |
| Hosting | ~RM200 to RM2,900 a year |
| SSL certificate (https) | Often free, up to ~RM500 a year |
| Maintenance and updates | ~RM50 to RM500+ a month, or per task |
Watch out for first-year promotional prices. A domain or hosting plan that is very cheap in year one can renew at a much higher price.
Freelancer, agency or do it yourself?
Doing it yourself with a website builder like Wix or Shopify is the cheapest way to start if you have the time, but the design, writing and SEO are all on you.
A freelancer usually charges around RM800 to RM5,000 and can do excellent work. The risk is that you depend on one person, including after the site goes live.
An agency costs more but brings a team: design, copywriting, SEO and support, and it can usually connect your website to your ads and social media.
Questions to ask before you pay
- How many pages are included, and how many rounds of changes?
- Are the domain, hosting and website files registered to my business? They should belong to you.
- What will I pay each year after the first year? Ask for renewal prices in writing.
- Can I update the text and photos myself?
- Is the site mobile-friendly and fast? Most Malaysian customers browse on their phones.
- What basic SEO is included? Titles, descriptions, a sitemap and Google Search Console set-up.
- Who helps if something breaks? And what does that cost?
Is it worth it?
A good website is worth it when it brings in enquiries, bookings or sales. Before comparing prices, work out what one new customer is worth to you. If the site brings in even a few customers a month, a RM5,000 website can pay for itself quickly.
If you would like a quote built around your goals, tell us about your business or see what our web design service includes.