The honest answer is: it depends on scope. But "it depends" isn't useful, so here's what actually moves the number.
What you're really paying for
A website's cost is mostly people-time: design, development, content, and testing. A simple brochure site is a few pages and a contact form. A store or a web app adds accounts, payments, and logic — each a multiplier.
Where to spend, where to save
- Spend on structure, speed, and clear content — these drive SEO and conversions.
- Save by launching lean and adding pages as you grow.
If you want a number for your specific case, tell us what the site needs to do and we'll scope it plainly.