How much money does it really cost to program an app?

I've used some online calculators to calculate the final cost of creating an app. The result was a bunch of obnoxious, over-inflated prices that were all over $300,000 just to design 13-14 screens for an iPhone.

I find this price absurd… I have no programming knowledge and I'm in need of a person who can develop an slightly complex app.

I designed a nice looking website for about $200 myself… I cut on many unnecessary costs. I looked up the price estimations of making a website and they were all pretty obnoxious too, considering the fact I only spent $200 when some of these websites claim a website costs $30,000 to create.
Could the same be done with an app?

Added (1). I appreciate your sarcasm. As you see, I have no programming skill.

Then just do it yourself for $200 since you seem to be an expert on costs.

You calculate… Well consider this… Wages / taxes / overhead / medical insurance costs / retirement costs / office costs / rent costs… Heck.paper clips / computers / tissues / coffee. All for just the employees add into that the owner of the company who wants a pay check as well… The list goes on…

Do not get me wrong, but I seriously doubt that someone who wants to earn a living and pay their bills ( after going to college ) will create a program an app for you for $200 dollars…

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