Jul 2026 | Hyder Khan, Ainexo
What Pakistani online stores actually pay in 2026
E-commerce in Pakistan runs on mobile, COD, and WhatsApp - not just pretty product grids. A realistic budget includes catalog setup, JazzCash/EasyPaisa or bank transfer flows, delivery zone rules, and SEO-ready product pages.
Ainexo builds stores from Pakistan (remote worldwide) using WooCommerce, Shopify, or custom MERN stack when inventory rules outgrow plugins. See our e-commerce development service and live portfolio samples.
Price ranges (PKR, 2026)
- Starter catalog (10-30 products, WooCommerce): Rs 40,000-70,000
- Growth store (50+ products, filters, COD): Rs 80,000-150,000
- Custom MERN / headless storefront: Rs 150,000-400,000+
- Monthly maintenance & SEO retainer: Rs 15,000-40,000
Hidden costs to plan for
Domain (.com.pk or .com), hosting, product photography, payment gateway fees, Meta/Google ads, and courier API integrations. Budget 15-20% extra beyond development for launch month.
Compare with business website prices if you only need brochure + WhatsApp orders first.
How to choose the right stack
WooCommerce
Best for WordPress teams, flexible plugins, local hosting on cPanel.
Shopify
Fast launch, monthly subscription, good for fashion and D2C brands.
Custom MERN
Multi-vendor, complex pricing, ERP sync - scoped after discovery.