Pricing calculator

Work out what to charge so that every sale covers its costs and leaves you something. Choose what you are pricing; the answer updates as you type, and your numbers stay on this device.

A product My time A job

Price a product

What it costs you

What you pay for one item, or the materials to make one.

Other costs per item optional

Packaging, delivery to you, card fees.

How much to add MarkupMargin

Markup is added on top of your cost. Margin is the share of the selling price you keep. A 50% markup is a 33% margin.

Round the price up to

Monthly running costs optional

Rent, data, transport, wages. We show how many you must sell each month to cover them.

I am registered for VAT, so add 15%

Tick this only if you are registered for VAT with SARS. If you are not, you may not charge VAT.

Your price

Good to know

Markup and margin are not the same. Doubling your cost is a 100% markup but a 50% margin. Shops often talk in margin, suppliers in markup.
Count every cost. A price that covers the item but not the packaging, data and transport still loses money.
Check what others charge. This shows the lowest price that works for you. What customers will pay near you decides how far above it you can go.
This is a guide, not tax or financial advice. For VAT and income tax, check with SARS or a registered tax practitioner.

Pricing calculator

Price a product

Price my time

Price a job

Your price

Other markups at a glance

Good to know