Cost to Open a Kiosk in Sydney (2026)

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

📍 Australia👥 Pop. 5.3M🍽️ F&B density: High
$63K
Total investment
$3K
Monthly rent
$33K
Monthly costs
2+ mo
Break-even

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Startup investment breakdown

Construction & build-out$17,600
Equipment$19,040
Licenses, inventory & launch$6,500
Security deposit (3 months rent)$9,360
Working capital reserve$10,000
Total startup investment$62,500

Estimated monthly operating costs

Rent$3,120
Payroll$8,439
Food cost (~32% of revenue)$19,494
Fixed costs (internet, software, maintenance)$80
Variable costs (utilities, marketing, packaging)$1,430
Total monthly costs (at typical revenue)$32,563

Revenue & break-even estimate

Monthly revenue range (60–180 customers/day @ $8–$18/ticket)$16K–$108K/mo
Estimated monthly profit range-$2,266 – $60,911/mo
Time to recoup investment2+ 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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