Breaking Down the True Cost of Offshore Development

At first glance, offshore development may appear to be a simple cost-cutting solution. However, the true cost is a combination of several nuanced factors:

1. Developer Hourly Rates: A Global Comparison

• United States / Canada: $100–$150 per hour
• Western Europe (Germany, UK): $80–$120 per hour
• Eastern Europe (Poland, Ukraine, Romania): $30–$65 per hour
• South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh): $15–$35 per hour
• Southeast Asia (Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia): $20–$40 per hour
• Latin America (Brazil, Argentina, Mexico): $25–$50 per hour