Here are practical, affordable options for getting a website built in Singapore, plus typical price ranges and quick tips to pick the best route for your needs.

1. Low-cost Singapore agencies (fixed packages / subscription)

• Affordable Web Design Singapore — subscription-style packages from about SGD 149/month (includes hosting, maintenance and updates). Good if you want predictable monthly fees and ongoing support. (affordablewebdesign.sg)
• Biz Edge — templated sites from about SGD 888; custom packages from ~SGD 3,688; clear package/upgrade path if you want a fast, low-cost agency route. (bizedge.com.sg)
• Red Dot Web Studios — positions itself as affordable, fixed-price for small businesses (package details on their site). Good for simple business sites. (reddotweb.com.sg)

2. Very low fixed-price packages

• Several Singapore firms advertise one-off packages under SGD 1,000 (examples range SGD 500–899) for basic brochure sites — these are useful if you only need a simple 3–8 page site with basic CMS. Check what’s included (number of pages, revisions, hosting, domain, maintenance). Examples: Episcript ($500 package), Hypermagix / SingaporeWebDesign fixed SGD 899 packages. (Episcript.com)

3. Freelancers — most affordable and flexible

• Freelancers can often produce a simple site for ~SGD 800–4,000 depending on scope (single-page or small multi-page WordPress). Best when you want cost control and more direct communication — but vet portfolios and references. Marketplaces and local freelance portfolios are plentiful. Industry guides and price surveys show freelancers are commonly the cheapest option. (Subraa.com)

4. DIY / website builders (cheapest ongoing cost)

• Wix, Squarespace, Shopify (for e‑commerce) or managed WordPress: low monthly or annual fees (could be under SGD 50–200/yr excluding premium apps or themes). Best if you or a team member can maintain the site yourself and want the lowest recurring cost. Many agencies also offer “hybrid” where they build on a builder for lower cost. Pricing comparisons and cost breakdowns are widely published. (pxdesign.sg)

Typical cost expectations (Singapore market)

• Basic brochure site (3–8 pages): SGD 500 – 3,000 (freelancer or low-cost agency / fixed packages). (pxdesign.sg)
• More polished small-business site (10 pages, custom design, SEO basics): SGD 1,500 – 5,000. (pixelmechanics.com.sg)
• Ecommerce or custom features: SGD 2,500 – 10,000+ depending on product count, integrations and bespoke coding. (pxdesign.sg)

How to choose the right (affordable) option — quick checklist

• Scope: Decide number of pages, whether you need e‑commerce, booking, or membership features. That determines vendor type.
• Maintenance: Does the price include hosting, SSL, backups and updates? Subscription plans usually include these; one‑time builds may not. Confirm before signing. (affordablewebdesign.sg)
• Portfolio & references: Ask for recent Singapore-based examples and client contacts.
• Revisions, timeline, and deliverables: Confirm number of design rounds, mobile responsiveness, CMS access, SEO basics (meta tags, sitemap).
• Ownership: Ensure you own the domain and site files or have export access if built on a CMS.
• Total cost of ownership: Factor annual hosting, domain and plugin fees, plus ongoing maintenance.

Recommended next steps (fast)

1. Write a one-page brief: pages needed, must-have features, example sites you like, and your budget range.
2. Get 3 quotes: 1 freelancer, 1 low-cost agency (templated package), 1 subscription provider. Compare scope and what’s excluded.
3. Check 1–2 recent client references and confirm turnaround times.

If you’d like, I can:

• Draft a 1-page brief template you can send to vendors, or
• Shortlist 4–6 specific Singapore vendors/freelancers (with pros, cons and estimated costs) based on the budget you give me.

Which would you prefer?