Monthly subscription box of regional artisan products
Starting costs about $9,370 in the United States and 1,660,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $1,790 net per month in the United States and 452,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 11 months, with 30 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
See the numbers for my countryFree, no account, in the currency of 247 countries.
The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9,370 | $1,790 |
| Nigeria | 1,660,000 NGN | 452,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £6,420 | £1,170 |
| Kenya | 421,000 KES | 58,100 KES |
| India | 212,000 INR | 42,400 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Small producers and craftspeople struggle to sell beyond their local market, and buyers do not know where to find them.
The solution
A themed monthly box with four to six products from local producers and their stories, delivered home or given as a gift.
Your customers
Consumers who love local products, people who left the region, and companies looking for client gifts.
How you make money
Subscription of 30 to 45 € per box with 10 to 14 € net margin; corporate gift boxes on quote.
Competition
Big-brand boxes, delicatessens, producers' own websites and farmers' markets.
Who has an edge
A passionate curator, good at photos and storytelling, who knows the producers and handles shipping logistics.
The risks
Subscribers leaving after a few months, high packaging and shipping costs, breakage and perishable goods.
The first 3 steps
- Select ten producers and negotiate wholesale prices.
- Build a prototype box and cost packaging and shipping.
- Run a pre-order with one hundred contacts.
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €4,000 − costs €2,800 = €1,200 net per month. Revenue: 105 boxes × €38. Costs: artisan products, packaging, postage, online shop, 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: Regional subscription box?
About $9,370 (United States), 1,660,000 NGN (Nigeria), £6,420 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 247 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $1,790 (United States), 452,000 NGN (Nigeria), £1,170 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 11 months, with 30 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Subscribers leaving after a few months, high packaging and shipping costs, breakage and perishable goods.
Where do I start?
1. Select ten producers and negotiate wholesale prices. 2. Build a prototype box and cost packaging and shipping. 3. Run a pre-order with one hundred contacts.
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