In 2026, most Sri Lankan business websites cost between LKR 35,000 and LKR 250,000, and online stores and custom web apps cost more. The price depends far less on the number of pages than on what the website has to do for your business.
Typical market price ranges
These ranges come from a January 2026 guide by a Sri Lankan web company (Lankawebsites) and match what we see in the market.
| Type of website | Typical price (LKR) |
|---|---|
| Basic business website | 35,000 – 100,000 |
| Standard business website | 85,000 – 250,000 |
| E-commerce and advanced platforms | 150,000 – 500,000+ |
| Custom web applications | 250,000 – 1,000,000+ |
What changes the price
- Custom design or template. Templates are cheaper but look like many other sites and are often slower.
- Features. Booking, payments, online stores, member areas and integrations all add work.
- Content. Writing, photography and translation take time if you do not already have them.
- SEO. A site built for Google from the start costs more than one that is simply put online.
- Support. Hosting, security updates and changes after launch.
Costs people forget
- Domain name: renewed every year. Make sure it is registered in your business’s name.
- Hosting and SSL: monthly or yearly, unless included.
- Maintenance: updates, backups and small changes.
- Marketing: a website needs visitors, from Google, social media or ads.
Cheap website or one that brings customers?
A very cheap website can be a reasonable start for a very small business. The problem is that many cheap sites are slow, hard to find on Google and unable to answer questions, so they rarely bring new customers. A website should be judged by the enquiries and sales it brings, not by its price alone.
How Halcent can help
Our AI-powered websites include custom design, an AI assistant that answers customers day and night, enquiries sent to your WhatsApp, and Google setup. Most go live in 7 days. Request a free AI Snapshot and we will send a fixed, written quote for your business.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest way to get a website in Sri Lanka?
Website builders and template sites can cost under LKR 35,000, but they are usually slower and harder to rank on Google. They suit very small businesses that only need basic information online.
How long does it take to build a website?
A simple business website takes one to three weeks. Halcent’s AI-powered websites usually go live in 7 days once we have your content.
Do I own my website?
You should. Make sure the domain is registered in your name and that you can move your website if you change provider.