Updated 16 October 2026
These business profit calculators for Kenya work out monthly profit, margin, break-even sales and payback period for the most popular small businesses, from boda boda and matatus to poultry, dairy, Airbnb and LPG gas. Choose a business, replace the example starting values with your own figures and the results update as you type.
The numbers below are example starting values, not measured averages. Replace them with your own quotes and sales.
What the results mean
Monthly profit is sales minus cost of goods and running costs. Profit margin is profit as a share of sales. Break-even sales is what you must sell each month to cover your costs, and payback is how many months of profit it takes to recover the startup cost.
A calculator for each business
- Boda Boda Profit Calculator
- Matatu Profit Calculator
- M-Pesa Agent Shop Profit Calculator
- Chips and Fast Food Profit Calculator
- Salon and Barbershop Profit Calculator
- Broiler Poultry Farming Profit Calculator
- Layers Poultry Farming Profit Calculator
- Dairy Farming Profit Calculator
- Car Wash Profit Calculator
- Cyber Cafe Profit Calculator
- Water Refilling Station Profit Calculator
- Mitumba Clothes Profit Calculator
- Grocery and Mama Mboga Kibanda Profit Calculator
- Airbnb Profit Calculator
- Rental Houses Profit Calculator
- Tomato Farming Profit Calculator
- Onion Farming Profit Calculator
- Avocado Farming Profit Calculator
- LPG Gas Retail Profit Calculator
Before you start
Every business needs a KRA PIN and most need a single business permit. Read our guides on registering a business name and the legal requirements for starting a business. When you are ready to hire, post the job on jobinkenya.co.ke.
Frequently asked questions
Are the preset numbers real averages?
No. They are example starting values so you can see how the calculator works. Replace them with your own quotes.
What is a good profit margin for a small business?
It varies a lot by type. Shops selling goods often run thin margins, while service businesses keep more of each shilling. Compare your result with your break-even figure.
How do I work out payback period?
Divide your startup cost by your monthly profit.
