Shop Startup Cost Estimator
Add up every cost of opening a shop — one-time setup plus working capital — before you sign the lease.
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How to use
- Enter your expected monthly rent and how many months of rent the landlord asks as deposit.
- Fill in the one-time setup costs: renovation, licenses, equipment, initial stock, signage and any other costs.
- Enter your expected monthly operating expenses (staff salaries, utilities, transport, other running costs).
- Choose how many months of working capital you want in hand before the shop starts earning steadily.
- Review the breakdown and the total — everything updates instantly as you type.
Note
This is a planning estimate, not a financial guarantee. Actual costs vary by city, shop size and market conditions. Keep an extra 10 to 15 percent aside for surprise expenses, and talk to a local accountant or experienced shopkeeper before you commit money.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What costs does it add up?
One-time setup costs like rent deposit, renovation and fixtures, licenses and registration, equipment and furniture, initial stock and signage, plus monthly operating expenses and working capital cover.
What is the final result?
The estimated total money needed to open the shop, based on the values you enter.
How does working capital work?
Enter your expected monthly operating expenses and how many months of cover you want, and it adds that amount to the total.
What do I need to enter?
Monthly rent and deposit months, one-time setup costs like renovation, licenses, equipment, stock and signage, expected monthly operating expenses, and how many months of working capital you want.
Is this estimate a guarantee?
No. It is a planning estimate only, and actual costs vary by city, shop size and market conditions. Keep an extra 10 to 15 percent aside for surprises and talk to a local accountant before committing money.