Smartphone and computer lessons for adults and seniors
Starting costs about $781 in the United States and 151,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $1,560 net per month in the United States and 376,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 4 months, with 20 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 243 countries.
The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $781 | $1,560 |
| Nigeria | 151,000 NGN | 376,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £542 | £1,080 |
| Kenya | 36,300 KES | 50,900 KES |
| India | 15,900 INR | 37,100 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Many adults and seniors are afraid to use their phone to talk to family, pay, handle paperwork or spot a scam.
The solution
Patient lessons at home or in small groups, on their own device: basics, WhatsApp, photos, online payments, official procedures and staying safe from scams.
Your customers
Seniors, parents whose children live far away, adults uneasy with technology, and shopkeepers who want to accept payments by phone.
How you make money
Home lessons at €15 to €30 an hour, group workshops at €5 to €10 per person, and five-session packages.
Competition
Children and neighbours helping for free, workshops run by associations or local authorities, free video tutorials.
Who has an edge
Patience, plain words and step-by-step sheets left with the client build a trust that tutorials cannot offer.
The risks
Clients hesitant to pay, access to personal data that demands strict honesty, long travel between appointments.
The first 3 steps
- Prepare five simple sheets: WhatsApp, photos, payments, scams, video calls
- Offer a free workshop at a seniors' club or community centre
- Leave cards at pharmacies and phone shops
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €1,500 − costs €400 = €1,100 net per month. Revenue: 30 learners × €50 a month on average. Costs: travel, printing sheets, room hire, mobile data, 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: Digital skills lessons for seniors?
About $781 (United States), 151,000 NGN (Nigeria), £542 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 243 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $1,560 (United States), 376,000 NGN (Nigeria), £1,080 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 4 months, with 20 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Clients hesitant to pay, access to personal data that demands strict honesty, long travel between appointments.
Where do I start?
1. Prepare five simple sheets: WhatsApp, photos, payments, scams, video calls 2. Offer a free workshop at a seniors' club or community centre 3. Leave cards at pharmacies and phone shops
Similar ideas
- Small-group neighbourhood tutoringNeighbourhood tutoring
- Cohort-based online course on a professional skillOnline cohort course
- Neighbourhood language school with group classesNeighbourhood language school
- On-site first aid and workplace safety trainingFirst aid training
Register your business in your country
Belgium · Brazil · Cameroon · Colombia · France · Ivory Coast · Mexico · Morocco · Peru · Portugal · Senegal · Spain