Each has its proverbial pluses and minuses, and each comes with a different range of costs and requirements. According to DIYOrNot.com, it will cost between $200 and $425 to install a single new garage door opener. The chain drive types average $130 to $180 for the equipment, and the belt drives are the quietest and most costly averaging between $170 and $350 each. 2  Remember these prices are for equipment only, and will operate just a single door each; and.