Tiffin Service Cost Calculator
Price each tiffin profitably from your real ingredient, delivery and packaging costs, then project monthly revenue and profit for your daily volume.
Tiffin Service Cost Calculator
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Selling price = total cost ÷ (1 − margin)
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Live Ingredient Prices (₹/kg)
Common tiffin ingredient prices — refresh for latest mandi rates. Use these to set your ingredient cost per tiffin.
Tiffin Pricing Formula
Selling price = Total cost per tiffin ÷ (1 − target margin)
Example: ₹95 total cost at 35% margin → 95 ÷ 0.65 = ₹146 per tiffin (₹51 profit each).
Missing packaging or delivery is the most common reason tiffin services undercharge — include every line item.
Typical Tiffin Price Ranges (India, 2026)
| Tiffin type | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Budget (2–3 rotis, 1 sabzi, dal + rice) | ₹80 – ₹110 |
| Standard (3–4 rotis, 2 sabzis, dal, rice + pickle) | ₹110 – ₹150 |
| Premium (add paneer/curd/dessert, packaged) | ₹150 – ₹200 |
| Diet / high-protein (custom macro, extra paneer/chicken) | ₹180 – ₹250 |
Indicative 2026 ranges; a non-veg tiffin adds ₹20–40 for the protein.
Cost Split per Tiffin (Typical)
| Cost line | Amount / tiffin |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | ₹55 – ₹70 |
| Delivery / rider | ₹10 – ₹20 |
| Packaging (box, cutlery, label) | ₹8 – ₹15 |
| Fuel + labour | ₹5 – ₹10 |
| Total (typical) | ₹85 – ₹110 |
Ingredient cost priced from curated ₹/kg + live mandi rates — see the RecipeScaler food cost tool for exact dish costing.
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Get ingredient-accurate cost per dish with live mandi prices and ₹/kg overrides, then plug the number into the tiffin calculator for a truly profitable price.
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Price ranges are 2026 Indian market benchmarks and indicative only. The calculator uses your own inputs — enter your real per-tiffin costs and target margin for a dependable selling price.
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Tiffin Service Cost — FAQ
How much should I charge per tiffin?
Add ingredient, delivery, packaging and other costs per tiffin, then divide by (1 − target margin). Example: ₹95 total cost at a 35% margin gives ₹95 ÷ 0.65 = ₹146 per tiffin. Most home tiffin services in India price between ₹100 and ₹180 per tiffin at 25–40% margin.
What is a good profit margin for a tiffin service?
Aim for a food cost of 35–40% and an overall net margin of 20–30% after delivery, packaging and fuel. Margins above 40% need premium pricing or very efficient delivery routes; below 15% usually means pricing is too low for your portion sizes.
What costs should I include in a tiffin price?
Ingredients (the biggest line), delivery or rider cost per tiffin, packaging (boxes, cutlery, labels), and other costs like LPG fuel and part-time cooking labour. Missing packaging or delivery is the most common reason tiffin services undercharge.
How many tiffins can a home kitchen realistically cook?
A home kitchen with one cook can realistically do 30–60 tiffins a day; with one helper and a second burner it stretches to 80–120. Beyond that you need commercial kitchen space and more staff — your fixed costs jump, so re-run the calculator.
How do I project monthly tiffin revenue?
Multiply the selling price by daily tiffins by working days per month. At ₹146 for 60 tiffins over 26 days that is about ₹2,27,760 a month, with roughly ₹79,560 profit at ₹51 margin per tiffin.
Is a tiffin service profitable with 30 daily customers?
Yes, if costs are controlled. At ₹95 total cost and ₹146 price, 30 tiffins over 26 days earns about ₹39,780 a month — a healthy side income, but you need volume or a higher margin to make it a full-time business. Use the calculator to test your own numbers.