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Deductions and Expenses to SubtractAfter subtracting your rent of UGX 1,500,000, you have UGX 10,500,000 left. From this remaining amount, a supermarket in Uganda must cover several other running costs before you find your actual net profit:
🛒Cost of Goods Sold (Stock Replacement)What it is: The wholesale money used to buy the items you sold (drinks, flour, sugar, soap, etc.)
.Estimate: Usually 70% to 80% of total sales (around UGX 8.4M to UGX 9.6M) to restock your shelves.
💡 Utilities (Electricity & Water)What it is: Umeme power for lighting and running refrigerators/freezers, plus NWSC water.Estimate: UGX 150,000 – UGX 350,000 per month depending on how many fridges you run.
👥 Salaries / WagesWhat it is: Payment for shop attendants or cashiers.Estimate: UGX 200,000 – UGX 500,000 per worker per month.
🛺 Transport & LogisticsWhat it is: Boda boda or taxi hire costs to go to Kikuubo or wholesale markets to restock goods.Estimate: UGX 50,000 – UGX 150,000 per month.
🏛️Taxes and Licenses (URA & KCCA/Local Council)What it is: Trading licenses from the local authority (KCCA or municipal council) and operational taxes to URA (if applicable).Estimate: Prorated monthly, roughly UGX 30,000 – UGX 100,000 equivalent set aside per month.
Shrinkage & Spoils (Damages)What it is: Expired goods, broken items, or missing stock (pilferage).Estimate: UGX 50,000 – UGX 100,000 buffer per month.
💡 Summary Breakdown ExampleCategoryAmount (UGX)Total Sales (30 Days)12,000,000Less Rent- 1,500,000Less Stock Replacement (Cost of Goods)- 8,400,000 (Estimated at 70%)Less Utilities & Salaries- 600,000 (Combined estimate)Less Transport & Licenses- 150,000 (Combined estimate)Estimated Net ProfitUGX 1,350,000
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