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🇨🇦 Canadian Startup Cost Calculator

Get a personalized startup budget for any business in any Canadian city. Free, accurate, and updated for 2025.

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Where is your business located?

We adjust costs for rent, wages, and taxes based on your city.

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What type of business are you starting?

Click a category to expand, then select your business type.

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Tell us about your business setup

These details personalize your estimate significantly.

Honest answer helps us give you accurate guidance and spot mismatches.

How many months of expenses do you want saved as a safety net before launching? Most advisors recommend 3–6 months so you can cover bills while building revenue.

Are you going all-in or testing as a side hustle first?

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How will you finance your business?

We'll calculate your funding gap and how long your money will last.

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Tell us about yourself

Answer a few questions and we'll match you with the 3 best businesses for your budget, city, and situation — with a deep breakdown of each.

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Hand-picked businesses anyone can start in Canada — fresh picks daily.

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Junk Removal
$2,000 to start Full-Time
💵 Monthly earnings: $3,000-$10,000
If you have a truck or trailer, you can start today. No skills needed.
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📋 How to start (step by step)
  1. Use your truck or rent one
  2. List on Kijiji + Facebook
  3. Charge by load volume
  4. Recycle/donate to cut dump fees
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Furniture Assembly
$300 to start Part-Time
💵 Monthly earnings: $1,000-$4,000
People hate assembling IKEA furniture. Just basic tools needed.
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📋 How to start (step by step)
  1. Buy a basic tool kit
  2. List on TaskRabbit + Kijiji
  3. Charge $60-$120 per job
  4. Ask for photo reviews
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Dog Walking
$300 to start Part-Time
💵 Monthly earnings: $1,500-$4,000
No skills needed. Start with neighbours and grow via Rover or word of mouth.
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📋 How to start (step by step)
  1. Get liability insurance (~$200/yr)
  2. Create a profile on Rover.ca
  3. Start with 2-3 neighbourhood clients
  4. Build reviews and expand
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Errand & Concierge
$300 to start Part-Time
💵 Monthly earnings: $1,500-$4,000
Run errands for busy professionals and seniors. No skills needed.
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📋 How to start (step by step)
  1. Post in local Facebook groups
  2. Set an hourly rate ($25-$40)
  3. Start with grocery + pharmacy runs
  4. Build regulars among seniors
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Social Media Helper
$300 to start Part-Time
💵 Monthly earnings: $2,000-$8,000
Post for local businesses. Learn basics free on YouTube.
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📋 How to start (step by step)
  1. Pick a niche (restaurants, gyms)
  2. Make sample posts
  3. Offer a free first week
  4. Charge monthly retainers

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