Laundry service with home pickup and delivery
Starting costs about $34,600 in the United States and 6,020,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $2,900 net per month in the United States and 678,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 17 months, with 50 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 | $34,600 | $2,900 |
| Nigeria | 6,020,000 NGN | 678,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £23,300 | £2,000 |
| Kenya | 1,530,000 KES | 94,400 KES |
| India | 763,000 INR | 68,900 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Busy families, people living alone and small businesses lack time or equipment to wash, dry and iron their laundry properly.
The solution
Laundry collected at home or the office, washed, dried, folded or ironed in an equipped workshop, then delivered within 48 hours.
Your customers
Busy families, students, older people; in B2B, holiday rentals, beauty salons, small restaurants and practices.
How you make money
2 to 4 € per kilo washed and folded, 1.5 to 4 € per ironed item, family subscriptions and monthly business contracts.
Competition
Hand or home washing, self-service laundromats, traditional dry cleaners, industrial laundries and informal washers.
Who has an edge
A manager rigorous about logistics and quality, able to sign a few regular business contracts that guarantee base volume.
The risks
Costly machines and breakdowns; lost or damaged items; water and energy use; hygiene standards for business linen; thin margins without volume.
The first 3 steps
- Test demand by subcontracting washing to an existing laundromat
- Sign two contracts with holiday rentals or salons
- Cost professional machines, premises and water use
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €5,700 − costs €3,700 = €2,000 net per month. Revenue: 1,500 kg washed and folded × €3 + 400 items ironed × €3. Costs: detergent and energy, water, van, rent, machine depreciation, 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: Laundry pickup and delivery?
About $34,600 (United States), 6,020,000 NGN (Nigeria), £23,300 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 247 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $2,900 (United States), 678,000 NGN (Nigeria), £2,000 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 17 months, with 50 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Costly machines and breakdowns; lost or damaged items; water and energy use; hygiene standards for business linen; thin margins without volume.
Where do I start?
1. Test demand by subcontracting washing to an existing laundromat 2. Sign two contracts with holiday rentals or salons 3. Cost professional machines, premises and water use
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