The verdict in three sentences
For a Tunisian exporting company, a bilingual French-English corporate website costs between 8,000 and 25,000 TND excl. VAT in 2026, three to five times less than a Paris agency for a comparable result. The budget hinges on three items: the number of pages and languages, the quality of English copywriting and EU hosting to reassure European buyers. Insist on measurable deliverables (speed, search visibility, forms connected to your CRM), not just a mock-up.
What a Tunisian exporter pays in 2026
Your European customers check your website before every tender or supplier audit. They look for proof: ISO certifications, production capacity, references, CSR policy, sales contacts per market. An outdated or French-only site loses consultations without you ever knowing.
| Package (2026 order of magnitude) | Scope | Price excl. VAT | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | 8 to 12 pages, FR and EN, contact form | 8,000 to 12,000 TND | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Standard | 15 to 25 pages, CMS, certification and sector pages | 12,000 to 18,000 TND | 8 to 10 weeks |
| Premium | 25 to 40 pages, FR, EN, AR or DE, press area, CRM | 18,000 to 25,000 TND | 10 to 12 weeks |
| Native English copywriting | Per 400 to 600 word page | 120 to 250 TND | In parallel |
| Factory photos and video | One shooting day | 2,500 to 6,000 TND | 1 to 2 weeks |
| EU hosting | EU server, CDN, SSL, backups | 600 to 1,500 TND per year | 2 to 5 days |
| Maintenance | Updates, security, small changes | 150 to 500 TND per month | Ongoing |
Tunisian VAT of 19% is added to excl. VAT prices for local invoicing. Exported services may fall under a different regime: check with your accountant.
Tunis versus a French agency: the comparison
| Criterion | Agency in Tunis | Agency in France |
|---|---|---|
| 20-page bilingual site | 12,000 to 18,000 TND (3,500 to 5,300 EUR) | 15,000 to 35,000 EUR excl. VAT |
| Average senior developer day rate | 350 to 600 TND (100 to 175 EUR) | 550 to 900 EUR |
| Time difference with Paris | 0 to 1 hour | Same |
| Native English copywriting | Must be subcontracted | Often subcontracted too |
| EU hosting and GDPR | Must be required by contract | Standard |
| Monthly maintenance | 150 to 500 TND (45 to 150 EUR) | 150 to 600 EUR |
The price gap comes almost entirely from labour costs, not technical quality, provided you choose an agency that masters current standards (Next.js or a modern CMS, performance, accessibility). Tunisian nearshore is already used by many French agencies that resell the work with their own margin.
Points to lock down in the brief
Three clauses prevent most disputes. Ownership of the code and the domain name must be in your name from delivery. Hosting must be located in the European Union if you collect European contact data, with a written GDPR compliance commitment. Finally, set numeric acceptance criteria: mobile score above 85, load time under 2.5 seconds, forms tested in both languages. Announced timelines often slip because of content: appoint an internal owner who approves copy and photos within five business days.
Mini case study
Karim, CEO of a 140-employee electrical components manufacturer in Ben Arous, exports 70% of his output to France and Italy. He picks a Standard package at 16,000 TND excl. VAT, 20 pages translated by a native writer for 3,600 TND, and hosting in Frankfurt at 1,100 TND a year. First-year investment: 20,700 TND, about 6,100 EUR. A Lyon agency had quoted him 28,000 EUR excl. VAT. Within six months the site generates 9 qualified quote requests from Europe; a single annual order worth 180,000 TND pays back the project more than eight times.
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FAQ
What is the average price of a corporate website in Tunis in 2026?
Budget 8,000 to 25,000 TND excl. VAT depending on pages, languages and integrations. Most exporting companies land between 12,000 and 18,000 TND for 15 to 25 bilingual pages.
Why host the site in Europe rather than Tunisia?
EU hosting reduces load time for your European customers and simplifies GDPR compliance. The extra cost is modest, 600 to 1,500 TND a year.
How long does delivery take?
Between 6 and 12 weeks depending on the package. The number one cause of delay is content supply, which can add 3 to 4 weeks if nobody owns it.
Do we need an Arabic version?
Only if you target the Gulf or the local institutional market. A third language in Arabic, with right-to-left layout, adds 20 to 30% to the budget.
Can we pay in euros?
Yes, most Tunisian agencies working for export clients invoice in euros or dinars depending on the client's country, with 30 to 40% deposits on order.
Let's scope your project. We scope your bilingual corporate website (pages, languages, EU hosting, CRM integration) with an indicative budget in dinars or euros and a 6 to 12 week plan. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
