How to Set a Profitable Price for Your Laundry Services

💰 How to Set a Profitable Price for Your Laundry Services

Setting the wrong price can hurt your business. Too cheap — no profit. Too expensive — customers walk away.

So how do you find the sweet spot?

1. Calculate Your Cost Per Kg

Example:

• Detergent, fragrance, packaging = Rp2,000/kg
• Electricity and water = Rp1,000/kg
• Staff salary = Rp2,000/kg
• Rent & overhead = Rp1,000/kg

Total production cost = Rp6,000/kg

1. Add Your Desired Profit Margin

Say you want to earn Rp2,000 per kg.

Minimum selling price = Rp6,000 + Rp2,000 = Rp8,000/kg

1. Benchmark Against Market Price

Check what others charge — maybe Rp7,000 to Rp10,000/kg.

Adjust based on:

• Premium area → higher price
• Student-heavy zone → competitive price + extra service

1. Offer Price Tiers & Service Variations

• Regular (2–3 days): Rp8,000/kg
• Express (1 day): Rp10,000/kg
• Ironing only: Rp5,000/kg
• Dry cleaning/bed covers: custom pricing

1. Use an App to Track Revenue & Profit

Dicatetin helps you:

• Set price for each service
• Monitor daily/weekly revenue
• Analyze which service is most profitable
• Detect if costs overtake revenue

Conclusion

Laundry pricing must be data-driven, not guesswork. Understand your costs, choose a margin, and review pricing regularly. With Dicatetin, you can optimize prices and maintain healthy profits while staying competitive.