Free calculator for businesses across Zimbabwe
What is a shop really costing you to run? Whether it's a CBD shop, a mall booth, a business-centre cubicle or a flea market stall — add up rent, power, security, wages, transport, airtime and licence, and see how many sales you need just to break even.
Your breakdown Sales needed every month just to cover the shop's costs 20 before stock, or a single dollar for yourself
Total monthly running costs $200
$150 rent + $15 electricity & power, $20 transport & restocking trips, $10 airtime & data, $5 council licence & levies
Cash needed on day one $350
First-year cost of running the shop $2,550
Test an online store first $0 for 7 days
Keep it live for a year $120 That's up to $2,430 you could put into stock instead — while you test what sells.
Keep your cash for stock — test your store free Share my result on WhatsApp Estimates only. A physical shop can still be the right move — testing online first just shows you what sells before you commit.
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