Short answer: in Jordan in 2026, an online store on Shopify or WooCommerce usually costs 500 to 1,500 JOD to build, and a custom store 1,200 to 5,000 JOD. On top of the build, you pay monthly for the platform or hosting, a fee on card payments, and delivery for every order.
Online store prices in Jordan at a glance
| Store type | Build cost | Monthly costs | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopify store | 500 to 1,500 JOD | Shopify plan in US dollars, plus paid apps | Launching fast with a small or medium catalogue |
| WooCommerce store | 700 to 2,000 JOD | Hosting, plus paid plugins | Businesses that want control and no platform plan |
| Custom store | 1,200 to 5,000 JOD | Hosting and maintenance | Large catalogues, wholesale pricing, integrations |
| Selling on social media only | Free to start | Time spent answering messages | Testing demand before building a store |
Saree3 builds Shopify stores from 500 JOD, WooCommerce stores from 700 JOD and custom stores from 1,200 JOD. See e-commerce website design in Jordan.
What decides the price of an online store
Number of products and how they are organised
Fifty products with one option each are quick to set up. Two thousand products with sizes, colours and stock per branch need import tools, careful categories and more testing.
Design
A theme adjusted to your brand costs less than a store designed around your products and customers. Product pages and checkout matter most, because that is where people decide to buy.
Payments
Cash on delivery is simple to add. Card payments need a payment gateway approved by your bank, which adds setup work and paperwork.
Delivery rules
A flat delivery fee is simple. Fees by area, free delivery above a set amount, or pickup from branches add setup.
Integrations
Connecting the store to an inventory, accounting or ERP system, or to a courier's system, is often the largest single cost in a custom store.
Product content
Photos and descriptions for every product take time. If they are not ready, the launch waits.
Monthly and per-order costs
| Cost | Typical amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Platform plan (Shopify) | Monthly, in US dollars | Check current plans on shopify.com; paid apps add to it |
| Hosting (WooCommerce or custom) | From tens of dinars a year, more for large stores | Stores need better hosting than simple websites |
| Card payment fees | A percentage of each card payment | Set by the bank or gateway, sometimes with a setup fee |
| Delivery | Per order, higher for the governorates | Your own drivers or a courier company |
| Domain | About 10 to 20 US dollars a year | For a .com domain |
| Maintenance | From about 80 JOD a month | Updates, backups, fixes and changes |
Build these costs into your prices from the start. A store that loses a dinar on delivery with every order loses more the more it sells.
Cash on delivery or card payments?
Many online buyers in Jordan still prefer to pay cash on delivery, so most local stores offer it. Cash on delivery brings more orders, but also refused deliveries and cash to collect from couriers. Card payments reduce refusals and are needed to sell to customers outside Jordan. Most stores launch with both. The guide on payment gateways in Jordan covers the options.
Shopify, WooCommerce or custom: the cost over two years
Comparing only the build price is misleading. Over two years:
- Shopify has the lowest start and predictable fees, but the plan and paid apps are charged every month.
- WooCommerce has no platform plan, but needs good hosting, plugin licences and regular updates.
- A custom store costs the most at the start and the least in plugin fees, and it fits your processes exactly.
The full comparison is in Shopify, WooCommerce or custom in Jordan.
What a good online store should include
- Fast product pages that work well on phones
- Clear prices, delivery fees and delivery times before checkout
- Cash on delivery and card payments
- Order notifications for your team
- A dashboard to add products, change prices and follow orders
- Coupons and discounts
- Google setup for product pages
- Analytics and ad conversion tracking
- The store, the data and the accounts in your name
How to budget for your first year
- Build: the store itself, based on the platform and features.
- Content: product photos and descriptions.
- Running costs: platform or hosting, domain, payment fees and maintenance.
- Marketing: ads and social media for the first months. A store without visitors does not sell.
Many stores spend as much on marketing in their first year as on the build. Plan for both.
Example: CHI Jordan
CHI Jordan, the online store of the Jordan distributor of CHI and BioSilk, was built by Saree3 with the full catalogue online, delivery across Amman and the governorates, and a dashboard the team uses to add products and follow orders.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Shopify store cost in Jordan?
Building one usually costs 500 to 1,500 JOD, plus the monthly Shopify plan and any paid apps.
How much does a custom online store cost in Jordan?
Usually 1,200 to 5,000 JOD, depending on the catalogue size, pricing rules and integrations.
Can I start an online store in Jordan with cash on delivery only?
Yes. Many stores launch with cash on delivery and add card payments once orders grow.
How long does it take to build an online store?
Most stores take 3 to 6 weeks. Large catalogues and integrations take longer.
What do I need to accept card payments?
Banks and payment gateways usually ask for business documents before they activate card payments. Check the requirements with your bank early, because approval can take weeks.
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