Cost of creating an online store in Egypt in 2026
Understand the real cost of ecommerce in Egypt, including platform fees, commissions, domain cost, payment gateway fees, shipping, and hidden operating work.
Published 2026-06-26 - 6 min read
The cost of an online store is more than the monthly platform price. You also need to think about commissions, payment provider fees, delivery cost, product photography, returns, and the time your team spends managing orders.
Common ecommerce cost models
- Free plan with commission
- Monthly subscription
- Subscription plus lower commission
- Custom development and hosting
Typical costs to plan for
A new store may pay 0 EGP monthly on a commission plan, then move to 399 EGP or 999 EGP monthly as volume grows. Other costs can include a custom domain, product photos, payment gateway fees, ads, shipping, and returns.
When does a paid plan make sense?
If your commission cost on the free plan becomes higher than the monthly plan plus its lower commission, upgrading is usually financially smarter.