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Restaurant Startup Cost Estimator
Estimate total investment to open a restaurant in Taiwan. Based on real costs from operators across 6 verticals.
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Total Startup Investment
Total Capital Needed
NT$2,993,000
Monthly fixed cost ≈ NT$313,500
- ① RenovationNT$450,000
- ② Kitchen EquipmentNT$350,000
- ③ Deposit + First Month RentNT$180,000
- ④ First Month LaborNT$96,000
- ⑤ Marketing / Opening PromoNT$36,000
- ⑥ 6-Month Working CapitalNT$1,881,000
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Calculation Methodology
Six cost categories combined into total startup investment:
- ① RenovationAverage NT$15,000–35,000 per ping (3.3 m²), varies by vertical. Cafe / izakaya higher; bento / beverage shop lower.
- ② Kitchen EquipmentNT$200,000–800,000. Hotpot needs IH stove + ventilation; izakaya needs grill + fridge; beverage shop needs sealing machine.
- ③ Deposit + First Month RentStandard 2-month deposit + 1 month rent paid upfront.
- ④ First Month LaborBased on staff count × NT$32,000/month average (incl. labor insurance) per Taiwan 2026 minimum wage.
- ⑤ Marketing / Opening PromoGoogle ads, IG/FB, opening discounts, KOL invites — typically 5-10% of monthly revenue.
- ⑥ 6-Month Working CapitalCash buffer for 6 months of operating expenses (rent, payroll, ingredients) before reaching breakeven.
Disclaimer: Estimates based on industry averages from Taiwan F&B operators. Actual costs vary significantly by location, vertical, and operator choices.
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