Party and event equipment rental
Starting costs about $46,900 in the United States and 8,280,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $3,240 net per month in the United States and 753,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 20 months, with 35 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 | $46,900 | $3,240 |
| Nigeria | 8,280,000 NGN | 753,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £32,100 | £2,170 |
| Kenya | 2,110,000 KES | 109,000 KES |
| India | 1,050,000 INR | 79,500 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Families, associations and companies organising weddings, parties or seminars struggle to find tents, tables, chairs, tableware and sound delivered and set up at a fair price.
The solution
A stock of event equipment rented by the day or weekend, with delivery, set-up, take-down and cleaning included depending on the package.
Your customers
Households hosting weddings, christenings and birthdays, associations, schools, places of worship, caterers and companies holding events.
How you make money
Rental of 1 to 3 € per chair, 8 to 15 € per table, 150 to 600 € per tent, delivery and set-up charged extra.
Competition
Established rental firms, caterers supplying their own gear, equipped function halls and lending between neighbours or associations.
Who has an edge
An organised person with a vehicle, storage space and a network in local communities gets recommended from one party to the next.
The risks
Strong seasonality, breakage and theft, storage costs, weekend labour needs and fast wear of items.
The first 3 steps
- List what caterers and venues in your area ask for
- Buy a first batch of chairs, tables and two tents
- Create a photo catalogue shared by messaging
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €7,200 − costs €5,000 = €2,200 net per month. Revenue: 12 events × €600 rental and delivery. Costs: equipment depreciation, van, storage, setup helpers, 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: Party equipment rental?
About $46,900 (United States), 8,280,000 NGN (Nigeria), £32,100 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 247 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $3,240 (United States), 753,000 NGN (Nigeria), £2,170 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 20 months, with 35 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Strong seasonality, breakage and theft, storage costs, weekend labour needs and fast wear of items.
Where do I start?
1. List what caterers and venues in your area ask for 2. Buy a first batch of chairs, tables and two tents 3. Create a photo catalogue shared by messaging
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