Short answer: in 2026, Shopify development in Pakistan typically costs between PKR 150,000 and PKR 3,500,000, depending on scope. Most small and medium businesses fall in the first two bands below. This guide explains what you get at each level, what drives the price up or down, and the costs people often forget.
The ranges come from typical project scopes in the Pakistani market. Your own quote should be based on a written scope, so use this guide to plan a budget and to compare proposals on the same basis.
Shopify Development price ranges in 2026
| Level | Price (PKR) | Approx. US$ | Typical scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Store set-up | PKR 150,000 – 350,000 | US$ 540 – 1,250 | Theme customisation, products, payments and shipping |
| Custom store | PKR 350,000 – 900,000 | US$ 1,250 – 3,210 | Custom theme sections, integrations and migration |
| Shopify Plus / headless | PKR 900,000 – 3,500,000 | US$ 3,210 – 12,500 | Plus features, headless storefront and complex integrations |
US$ figures use an approximate rate of PKR 280 per dollar and are rounded. International projects are usually quoted directly in dollars or the client’s currency.
What drives the cost
Theme approach
Customising a premium theme is cheaper than a fully custom theme.
Apps and custom features
Each app adds monthly cost and possible speed impact.
Migration
Moving products, customers and orders from another platform.
Markets and languages
International pricing, duties and translations.
Integrations
ERP, couriers and accounting.
What should be included in the price
Whatever level you choose, the proposal should list deliverables, milestones, warranty and ownership in writing. Compare that list across quotes; our Shopify development page shows a typical scope.
How long it takes
A new Shopify store takes 3–6 weeks; custom themes and migrations take 6–10 weeks.
Timelines depend as much on how quickly decisions and content arrive from your side as on development speed.
Costs people forget
- Platform subscription (for example Shopify plans) and app subscriptions
- Payment gateway transaction fees
- Courier and packaging costs
- Product photography
- Marketing budget to bring the first customers
How to get better value
- Write down the outcome you want, not just the features
- Start with the smallest version that delivers that outcome, then expand
- Compare proposals on the same scope, not on the headline price
- Make sure code, accounts and content will be in your name
Getting a quote
RankGhar’s Shopify development starts from PKR 150,000. After a free 30-minute consultation you receive a fixed written proposal within 48 hours. For a quick estimate, try our website cost calculator or app cost calculator.