"From R999" headlines rarely tell the full story. Here's how website pricing works in South Africa, the hidden costs to watch for, and an honest year-one cost comparison so you can choose with your eyes open.
Market ranges from publicly listed packages of South African web designers, excluding VAT.
| Website type | Typical market price | MBICT price | Hosting |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-page / landing page | R1,200 – R5,500 | R2,500 | ✅ 1 year included |
| Basic online store | R4,000 – R8,000 | R3,500 | ✅ 1 year included |
| 5-page business website | R4,999 – R15,000 | R4,500 | Quoted separately |
| 12-page site + local SEO | R8,000 – R20,000 | R8,500 | Quoted separately |
| Full e-commerce store | R10,000 – R40,000 | R12,000 | Quoted separately |
Many low "from" prices come with a compulsory monthly fee. Add the setup fee to 12 months of fees before you compare.
R1,499 setup + R199/month
R1,499 + (12 × R199)
R3,887
year one
No setup + R299/month
12 × R299
R3,588
year one — and often you don't own the site
R2,500 once-off, hosting included
R2,500 + R0 hosting in year one
R2,500
year one — you own your domain & content
Illustrative examples based on common pricing models; excl. VAT. After year one, MBICT hosting renews at a transparent annual fee — ask us for the current rate.
Fixed prices, excl. VAT. Websites from R2,500 with 1 year hosting included. 50% deposit, balance on launch.
Bigger project? Corporate sites from R16,500 and enterprise platforms from R35,000. WhatsApp us for a quote →
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