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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Estimated total money needed to open and run the shop
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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.