One of the most frequent questions I get: "How much does it cost to create a website/application?" I answer using three real projects with complete budget and timeline breakdowns.
Case 1: Corporate website for an architecture firm (Marseille)
Task: Portfolio website with project gallery, blog, and content management system.
Work:
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Structure and design development: 5 days
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5-page layout: 7 days
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WordPress integration: 3 days
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Content population: 2 days
Total: 17 working days | €2,500
Case 2: Web application for small business expense tracking
Task: Personal account with ability to add transactions, categories, and view statistics.
Work:
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Architecture design: 4 days
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Interface development (React): 10 days
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Backend (Node.js + PostgreSQL): 12 days
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Testing and refinements: 4 days
Total: 30 working days | €4,800
Case 3: Reporting automation for a coffee shop
Task: Migrating data from Excel to database + creating automatic reports.
Work:
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Analysis of existing spreadsheets: 1 day
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Database structure design: 2 days
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Migration script writing: 3 days
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Report API creation: 4 days
Total: 10 working days | €1,600
What determines project cost:
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Feature complexity (40%)
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Simple business card websites: from €1,200
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Web applications: from €3,500
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Integrations and automation: from €600
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Design and UX (25%)
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Template adaptation: +€0
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Custom design: +€500-1,000
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Timeline (20%)
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Standard: base cost
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Urgent: +30%
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Technical support (15%)
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Warranty period: 1 month free
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After: from €45/hour or subscription
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How to save without quality loss:
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🎯 Clear specifications before starting
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📝 Using ready solutions where possible
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🗓️ Realistic timelines (not "needed yesterday")
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🔄 Phased development
*Want to know the exact cost of your project? Describe your task in 2-3 sentences—I'll calculate budget and timeline within 24 hours.*