Generally there are three main setup costs involved with setting up a website. Domain name registration, hosting and website development however this can vary depending on your requirements.

1:   Domain Name registration: A Domain Name Registrar will register your domain name for a period of time usually between 12 – 24 months. Domain name registration can vary in price ranging from $10 per year to $50 depending on who you choose 

2:   Hosting: Hosting can cost anywhere from $10 per month to around $40 depending on what your website is used for and how much space you  require. This is decided upon usually with your web developer. Generally speaking in Australia the average price for an informational website is $10 - $15 per month

3:   Website Design and Development: Costs vary from as little as $100 or a monthly fee into the thousands. There are many web developers, experienced and not so experienced offering web services. The choice will depend on your needs and the type of website you choose. Search the internet and have a look around at different prices and packages, find out what support is available and most importantly what it will cost for future updates.