Cost to Open a Restaurant 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
$336K
Total investment
$6K
Monthly rent
$87K
Monthly costs
5+ mo
Break-even
Startup investment breakdown
Construction & build-out$125,000
Equipment$113,000
Licenses, inventory & launch$39,000
Security deposit (3 months rent)$18,720
Working capital reserve$40,000
Total startup investment$335,720
Estimated monthly operating costs
Rent$6,240
Payroll$34,900
Food cost (~33% of revenue)$39,600
Fixed costs (internet, software, maintenance)$750
Variable costs (utilities, marketing, packaging)$5,300
Total monthly costs (at typical revenue)$86,790
Revenue & break-even estimate
Monthly revenue range (40–100 customers/day @ $25–$60/ticket)$34K–$206K/mo
Estimated monthly profit range-$24,218 – $90,638/mo
Time to recoup investment5+ months
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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