Cost to Open a Coffee Shop in Sydney (2026)

A data-backed estimate of startup investment, monthly costs, revenue, and break-even — based on 2026 Australia benchmarks.

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$119K
Total investment
$3K
Monthly rent
$31K
Monthly costs
4+ mo
Break-even

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Startup investment breakdown

Construction & build-out$37,840
Equipment$34,272
Licenses, inventory & launch$18,000
Security deposit (3 months rent)$9,360
Working capital reserve$20,000
Total startup investment$119,472

Estimated monthly operating costs

Rent$3,120
Payroll$13,677
Food cost (~25% of revenue)$11,636
Fixed costs (internet, software, maintenance)$400
Variable costs (utilities, marketing, packaging)$1,750
Total monthly costs (at typical revenue)$30,583

Revenue & break-even estimate

Monthly revenue range (80–200 customers/day @ $5–$12/ticket)$13K–$80K/mo
Estimated monthly profit range-$9,304 – $41,225/mo
Time to recoup investment4+ months

What's different about opening in Sydney

Sydney has some of the highest wage floors in this dataset, including penalty rates for weekend and holiday shifts that can materially change a roster-heavy model. Coffee culture is exceptionally developed, so the quality bar for cafes is high. Rent sits below New York but occupancy costs overall remain steep relative to the local market size.

Estimates for the Sydney area using 2026 Australia benchmarks. Actual rent and costs vary by exact location, lease terms, and concept. Run your own numbers for a precise projection.

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