Well, everything is relative, and design is no different. Even though the Web is global, the price you pay will vary from place to place around the world. Paying more doesn't always get you more, but paying less usually gets you less, if that makes any sense at all. Remember, designers are professionals. You expect to pay a doctor, lawyer, or plumber if you want something done right, so expect to pay a designer if you want good work.
Some people think design is expensive.
Those people don't understand its value. A good logo and Web design alone can make a business worth 10 times more. Generally, good design is worth a lot more than you pay for it. Here's another example, I recently worked with a client who was starting a new business. She understood the value of design and didn't launch her business until she had a unique, professional logo and all her printed matter.