How Much Does a Website Cost in Hong Kong in 2026?

The short answer: at an independent studio like Kodinav, a custom business website for a Hong Kong company costs HK$16,000 – 32,000, an online shop HK$32,000 – 63,000, and a web application with accounts, bookings or dashboards from HK$63,000. You will see Hong Kong quotes far below and far above those numbers, because template packages, freelancers and agencies are selling different products under the same word.

This guide breaks down what each price level really buys in 2026, the costs that are specific to Hong Kong websites, and how to compare quotes without being misled by the headline figure.

Kodinav's Hong Kong price bands

These are the studio's real prices, set in US dollars and converted at the HKD peg, rounded up. Every project still gets a fixed, itemised quote after a short discovery call.

Why Hong Kong website quotes vary so much

The word 'website' covers very different products. At one end is a template: a purchased theme or a site builder with your logo, text and photos dropped in. It is quick and inexpensive, and for a business that only needs a basic presence it can be the right call. Its limits show when you need real speed, a distinctive design, or a site that brings in enquiries.

In the middle is custom work: a design made for your business, content structured around what your customers actually search for, and a build engineered for speed and search visibility. This is where a website starts working like a salesperson instead of a brochure.

At the top are large sites and genuine applications, such as shops with complex catalogues, booking systems or member portals, along with agency projects priced to cover account managers, an office and a sales team as well as the build itself.

What pushes the price up in Hong Kong

Two languages. Most Hong Kong businesses need English and Traditional Chinese. Done properly, that means a separate URL for each language, correct language and hreflang tags so Google shows the right version, and a second set of content. At Kodinav a second language adds HK$4,000 – 10,000.

Payments. Accepting cards through Stripe or PayPal is straightforward. Adding FPS, AlipayHK or WeChat Pay HK usually means working through a payment provider that supports them, which adds integration and testing time.

Bookings, accounts and integrations. Anything that stores customer data or connects to another system, such as a CRM, WhatsApp Business or an inventory system, is software rather than pages, and it is priced accordingly.

Content. If nobody on your team can write the copy in both languages, budget for a copywriter or translator. Waiting on content is the most common reason Hong Kong website launches slip.

The costs after launch

Hosting for a well-built business website is modest, and it should be billed at cost on an account registered to you. Domain renewals are small and annual. Maintenance is optional: some businesses want monthly updates and monitoring, others only call when something needs changing. Ask for all of these numbers in writing before you sign, because ongoing fees are where an unusually cheap quote often recovers its margin.

How to compare quotes fairly

Ask every provider the same five questions. Who exactly will build the site? Is the price fixed, and what does it include? Will I own the code, domain and hosting accounts? How fast is it on a phone, and can you show me a live example? What happens after launch, and what does support cost?

A studio confident in its work answers all five plainly. Vague answers are a bigger warning sign than a high price.

Before requesting quotes, it helps to have your own number in mind. The free website cost calculator below gives an honest range for your specific pages and features, and the free website audit shows what your current site is costing you in speed and search visibility.