Selling online shouldn't be a mystery. Get a clear breakdown of costs for building your online store in Sri Lanka.
Best for small shops & Instagram businesses.
For serious retailers with larger inventories.
Custom solutions for high-volume businesses.
Likely Cost: Rs. 15,000 - 30,000 / year
You need a domain (yourstore.lk) and hosting to keep your site online and fast.
Likely Cost: Rs. 10,000 Setup + ~3% per transaction
Providers like PayHere or WebXPay charge a setup fee and a small % of each sale.
A basic e-commerce website in Sri Lanka typically starts around Rs. 65,000. This usually includes a WooCommerce setup with a premium theme, standard payment gateway integration (like PayHere or WebXPay), and up to 50 product listings.
Aside from the initial development cost, you should budget for: Domain name (Rs. 3,000-5,000/year), Hosting (Rs. 15,000-25,000/year for good performance), Payment gateway fees (setup + transaction fees), and optional maintenance or marketing services.
In the long run, yes. WooCommerce is free software (you pay for hosting and development), whereas Shopify charges a monthly subscription fee (starting ~$29/mo) plus transaction fees. However, Shopify is easier to manage for beginners. We can help you decide which fits your budget.
No, the standard e-commerce website cost is for a web-based store (which is mobile responsive). Developing a dedicated mobile app (iOS & Android) is a separate project, typically costing Rs. 250,000+ depending on features.
Higher costs usually reflect custom design (no templates), advanced features (ERP integration, custom shipping logic, multi-vendor support), high-performance hosting, and dedicated support. For large businesses, these investments ensure scalability and security.
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