How Much Should I Charge for E-commerce Development?

Setting the right price for e-commerce development services is crucial for attracting New Zealand businesses while ensuring profitability. Proper pricing reflects the complexity of modern online stores and positions your services competitively in the New Zealand market.

Last updated: 9 January 2026

Average E-commerce Development Pricing in 2026

Min

$8,000

Max

$80,000

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What Affects E-commerce Development Pricing?

  • 1Platform complexity (Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, custom)
  • 2Number of products and catalog size
  • 3Custom features and integrations required
  • 4Design complexity and mobile optimization
  • 5Payment gateway and shipping integrations

What's Typically Included in a E-commerce Development Quote?

Platform setup and configuration
Custom theme design and development
Product catalog setup and migration
Payment and shipping integration
Testing, launch, and training

Example E-commerce Development Cost Breakdown

E-commerce Development

Shopify store setup and configuration$4,000
Custom theme design and development$8,000
Product catalog setup (500 products)$3,000
Payment gateway and shipping integration$2,500
Testing, launch support, and training$2,500
Total$20,000

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How long does e-commerce development typically take?

Most e-commerce projects take 6-12 weeks depending on complexity, with simple stores launching faster and custom solutions requiring more time.

What's included in ongoing maintenance costs?

Maintenance typically includes security updates, plugin updates, backup management, and basic technical support, usually ranging from $200-800 NZD monthly.

Can you migrate my existing store to a new platform?

Yes, we handle store migrations including product data, customer information, and order history, with pricing based on store size and complexity.

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