5-Pyeong Cafe Startup Cost Simulation — Furniture, Equipment & Interior

A 5-pyeong (16.5 m²) cafe is popular with first-time owners because of lower key money and deposits. The trap: equipment costs are largely fixed regardless of floor size. Here's a line-by-line simulation.

1. Kitchen Equipment — The Largest Cost Block

• 2-group espresso machine: new ₩2.5–4.5M / used ₩0.8–1.5M
• 2 grinders (single-origin + blend): ₩0.5–1.2M
• Small ice maker (20 kg/day): ₩0.6–0.9M
• Refrigerated display case or under-counter fridge: ₩0.8–1.5M
• Stainless workbench + sink: ₩0.8–1.3M

2. Interior Construction

• Average interior fit-out per pyeong: ₩1.5–2.5M → total ₩7.5–12.5M
• Electrical upgrade (adding 5 kW+): ₩1.5–3M separate
• Plumbing rough-in (bar sink + machine): ₩1–2M
• Signage: ₩0.5–1.5M

3. Total Estimate

Equipment + interior + furniture + permits typically totals ₩18–35M for a 5-pyeong cafe. Security deposit and key money are additional.