Home medical equipment rental and delivery
Starting costs about $39,100 in the United States and 6,930,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $3,460 net per month in the United States and 828,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 17 months, with 40 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
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The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $39,100 | $3,460 |
| Nigeria | 6,930,000 NGN | 828,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £26,700 | £2,420 |
| Kenya | 1,740,000 KES | 116,000 KES |
| India | 869,000 INR | 84,800 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
After a hospital stay or with age, families urgently need a wheelchair, adjustable bed or walker, often too expensive to buy for a few months.
The solution
Weekly or monthly rental of mobility and comfort equipment, delivered, installed and explained, then collected and disinfected under a strict protocol.
Your customers
Families of patients leaving hospital, older people, and B2B clinics, care homes and home nursing services.
How you make money
Rental from 15 to 120 € per month depending on the item, plus 20 to 50 € delivery and setup; sale of small accessories.
Competition
Pharmacies and specialised shops, online sellers, loans between individuals or from charities, and second-hand equipment.
Who has an edge
An organised person comfortable with logistics and clinicians, quick to respond, with a pharmacist or physiotherapist on the team or as partner.
The risks
Some devices and their reimbursement are regulated; flawless hygiene and maintenance; capital tied up in stock; dependence on referrers.
The first 3 steps
- Check rules on renting and reimbursing medical equipment
- Meet five hospital discharge teams and physiotherapy practices
- Start with ten of the most requested items
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €8,000 − costs €5,600 = €2,400 net per month. Revenue: 140 rentals × €45 + 50 deliveries × €30 + €200 accessories. Costs: equipment depreciation, van, cleaning and disinfection, insurance, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Home medical equipment rental?
About $39,100 (United States), 6,930,000 NGN (Nigeria), £26,700 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 247 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $3,460 (United States), 828,000 NGN (Nigeria), £2,420 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 17 months, with 40 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Some devices and their reimbursement are regulated; flawless hygiene and maintenance; capital tied up in stock; dependence on referrers.
Where do I start?
1. Check rules on renting and reimbursing medical equipment 2. Meet five hospital discharge teams and physiotherapy practices 3. Start with ten of the most requested items
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