Entrepreneurship
Startup Cost Calculator
Estimate total startup costs across all expense categories.
One-Time Costs
Legal & Incorporation
$
Business registration, licenses, permits, legal fees
Equipment & Machinery
$
Production equipment, computers, furniture, vehicles
Renovation & Setup
$
Office/retail space renovation, interior design, signage
Initial Inventory
$
Raw materials, finished goods, supplies for initial stock
Recurring Costs (Monthly)
Rent & Utilities
$
Monthly rent, electricity, water, internet, phone
Salaries & Wages
$
Employee salaries, wages, benefits, payroll taxes
Marketing & Advertising
$
Digital ads, social media, print, PR, branding
Insurance & Licenses
$
Business insurance, professional liability, renewals
Other Monthly Expenses
$
Software subscriptions, maintenance, travel, supplies
Runway Period
Months of Runway
months
How many months of operating expenses to cover
Total
100%
Total Startup Cost
$0
one-time + recurring
One-Time Costs
$0
Monthly Recurring
$0
Runway Buffer
$0
Break-Even Monthly Revenue
$0
📊 Detailed Breakdown
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How the formula works
Total Cost = One-Time Costs + (Monthly Recurring Costs × Runway Months)
- One-Time Costs = Sum of all initial setup expenses (legal, equipment, renovation, inventory)
- Monthly Recurring Costs = Sum of all ongoing monthly expenses (rent, salaries, marketing, insurance, other)
- Runway Buffer = Monthly Recurring Costs × Runway Months
- Total Startup Cost = One-Time Costs + Runway Buffer
- Break-Even Monthly Revenue = Monthly Recurring Costs ÷ (Gross Margin % / 100)