Quick Budget Guide — 20–30㎡ Tokyo Café

Here is a quick budget guide to building a cafe in Tokyo.

Ballpark total:

• approx ¥2.7M–¥11M (includes 10% contingency) — depends on shell condition, ventilation/exhaust work, and equipment grade.

Main cost items (estimates):

• Design & permits: ¥150k–600k

• Interior finishes & joinery: ¥800k–3,000k

• MEP (electrical, plumbing, ventilation): ¥300k–1,000k

• Kitchen & espresso equipment: ¥700k–2,500k

• Furniture & fixtures: ¥150k–700k

• POS & IT setup: ¥50k–250k

• Signage & storefront: ¥50k–400k

• Fire safety & inspections: ¥30k–300k

• Opening stock & supplies: ¥100k–400k

• Marketing & launch: ¥50k–300k

• Project management: ¥100k–600k

Three typical scenarios:

• Lean (bare minimum) → ¥2.7M–4.5M

• Standard (mid-range) → ¥4.5M–7.5M

• Premium (high-end) → ¥7.5M+

Cost-saving tips:

• Choose a space with existing ventilation/water hookups (big MEP savings).

• Use good-quality used equipment to cut machinery costs.

• Negotiate landlord contributions for fit-out or rent terms.

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Website: https://www.spacehead.info

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