In CDMX, in 2026, a basic corporate website costs between 22,000 and 55,000 MXN, a custom one between 55,000 and 132,000 MXN, and a premium one between 132,000 and 330,000 MXN (excluding VAT). A basic online store starts at 66,000 MXN. Maintenance runs from 900 to 11,000 MXN/month.

"How much does a website cost in Mexico City (CDMX)?" is one of the questions we get most often from Mexican businesses. The honest answer is that it depends on scope, quality and support, but in 2026 there are fairly clear market ranges worth knowing so you don't get surprises when asking for quotes.

In this article I give you the realistic ranges in Mexican pesos, explain where the cost comes from and, above all, the questions to ask any agency or freelancer in CDMX before signing. That way you'll compare quotes with criteria, not just by the lowest price.

Price ranges in CDMX (2026)

These are the reference ranges we handle in the Mexican market as of 2026, in Mexican pesos (MXN) and excluding VAT (16%):

Corporate website

  • Basic: 22,000 - 55,000 MXN. Customized template with your brand; main pages.
  • Custom: 55,000 - 132,000 MXN. Own design, basic SEO, responsive and a manageable CMS.
  • Premium: 132,000 - 330,000 MXN. Multilingual, integrations and advanced features.

Online store

  • Basic: 66,000 - 154,000 MXN. Catalog, cart and payment gateway (includes SAT/CFDI invoicing if applicable).
  • Standard: 154,000 - 330,000 MXN. Custom design, conversion optimization and integrations.
  • Premium: from 330,000 MXN. B2B, ERP, logistics and complex features.

Maintenance

  • Basic: 900 - 1,800 MXN/month (updates, backups, monitoring).
  • Standard: 1,800 - 4,400 MXN/month (the above + minor adjustments and support).
  • Complete: 4,400 - 11,000 MXN/month (content management, SEO, active security and improvements).

These prices don't include VAT, nor photographs or texts if they aren't hired separately. For a broader reference, check our general 2026 website pricing guide.

Marketing analysts reviewing a website's metrics in a Mexico City office In CDMX, an honest budget is broken down: design, development, content and support.

Why a website's prices vary so much

Two websites with the same number of pages can cost three times as much in the same city. The price isn't set by the technology: it's set by three variables you should understand before comparing.

The scope

How many pages, whether there's a store, integrations with your invoicing (SAT/CFDI), Mexican payment gateways or shipping. Each feature adds development hours and, therefore, price.

The quality of design and code

A custom design that sets your brand apart isn't the same as changing colors and a logo over a template. And clean, fast, secure code isn't the same as a website held together with patches. Quality shows in speed, in SEO and in the cost of maintaining it. We explain it in detail in our article on custom theme versus template.

The post-launch support

The key question of any quote: what happens next month? A website without maintenance degrades fast: it gets slow, outdated and loses rankings on Google.

The hidden cost: maintenance

The price of building the website is only the first expense. Almost nobody mentions it, but a website needs continuous maintenance: updates, backups, security and adjustments. It's the cost that gives the most surprises.

Reasonable maintenance rates in CDMX are around 900 - 11,000 MXN/month depending on the service level. If an agency builds your website and doesn't talk about maintenance, ask what happens the following month. The answer will tell you a lot.

Calculator and money on the table while calculating a website budget in Mexico Add maintenance to your budget: it's the cost that gives the most surprises.

What a serious budget includes (and what it doesn't)

When comparing quotes in CDMX, demand a clear breakdown. An honest budget identifies design, development, content, initial SEO, training and subsequent maintenance. And it also says what it doesn't include: the photographs, the logo and the translations.

How to compare budgets without getting it wrong

  1. Ask the proposals for the same scope in writing.
  2. Compare the breakdown, not the total.
  3. Add the 3-year maintenance cost to each total.
  4. Assess the quality of the response: did they understand you? do they answer clearly?

When you add three years of maintenance, the difference between "cheap" and "expensive" shrinks, and sometimes reverses: the cheap website that has to be rebuilt in two years ends up costing more than a well-built one that lasts five.

Questions to ask before hiring

Before signing with a web design agency in CDMX, ask these questions:

  • Does the price include the texts or do I provide them?
  • Are the photographs included or bought separately?
  • Is the initial SEO in the price?
  • What happens if the project is extended?
  • Who does the maintenance and what guarantee is there after delivery?

These questions turn an ambiguous budget into a real comparison. They're the gateway to the ones we recommend in our article on how to choose a web design agency.

Conclusion: in CDMX, the price is only the beginning

The price of a website in Mexico City depends on what that website means for your business: showcase, lead generation tool or sales channel. A website that ranks and converts pays for itself with the clients it attracts.

At TakeYourDesign we give itemized and honest budgets for businesses in CDMX and all over Mexico, with local invoicing and 100% remote work. If you want to know how much your specific project would cost, write to us without obligation.