E-Commerce Website Cost Mauritius 2026: Complete Pricing Guide

What is an E-Commerce Website?

An e-commerce website is an online platform where businesses sell products or services to customers over the internet. In Mauritius, e-commerce is growing 15% annually according to Statista (2026), making it essential for businesses to have an online presence.

E-Commerce Website Costs in Mauritius

The cost of an e-commerce website in Mauritius depends on features, complexity, and compliance requirements.

Basic Online Store (Rs 40,000 - Rs 100,000)

Simple online store with product catalog, shopping cart, and basic payment integration.

Best for: Small retailers, restaurants, professional services

Features: 50-100 products, basic payment integration, mobile responsive

Timeline: 2-4 weeks

Professional E-Commerce (Rs 40,000 - Rs 100,000)

Full e-commerce with MRA compliance, MCB Juice integration, and inventory management.

Best for: Retail, restaurants, small businesses selling online

Features: Unlimited products, MRA e-invoicing, MCB Juice + MauCAS, inventory management

Timeline: 4-8 weeks

Custom E-Commerce Platform (Rs 150,000 - Rs 500,000+)

Full custom platform with advanced features, integrations, and scalability.

Best for: Wholesale, multi-brand retailers, marketplaces

Features: Everything in Professional plus custom integrations, B2B features, multi-vendor support

Timeline: 8-16 weeks

Ongoing Costs

E-commerce websites require ongoing costs:

• Hosting: Rs 500-5,000/month
• Maintenance: Rs 2,000-10,000/month
• Payment processing: 2.5-3.5% per transaction (MCB Juice, MauCAS)
• SSL certificate: Included with hosting
• Domain: Rs 1,000-2,000/year

Total Cost of Ownership (3 Years)

| Component | Custom (Mosaic) | Shopify | WooCommerce |

|-----------|-----------------|---------|-------------|

| Setup cost | Rs 40,000-100,000 | Rs 0-10,000 | Rs 0-5,000 |

| Monthly fees | Rs 0 (hosting) | Rs 5,000-25,000 | Rs 2,000-10,000 |

| Transaction fees (3 years) | Rs 0 | Rs 100,000-500,000 | Rs 0 (gateway fees) |

| MRA compliance | Built-in | Plugin required | Plugin required |

| 3-Year Total | Rs 40,000-100,000 | Rs 200,000-1,500,000 | Rs 72,000-365,000 |

Factors Affecting Cost

1. Number of products - More products = higher catalog management cost

2. Payment gateways - MCB Juice and MauCAS integration adds complexity. Read our [best payment gateways comparison](/blog/best-payment-gateways-mauritius-2026).

3. MRA compliance - EBS e-invoicing readiness adds development time. See our [MRA e-invoicing for e-commerce guide](/blog/mra-e-invoicing-ecommerce-mauritius-2026).

4. Multi-language - English and French support adds 20-30%

5. Custom features - B2B, wholesale, marketplace features add cost

Getting Started

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