Shop Fitout Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of a shop fitout. The scope and the size of your business are the main cost drivers, along with how the provider charges.
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Above the typical range — usually premium options or a more complex job.
Shop fitout is priced per square metre, and the level (basic refresh vs full hospitality) is the biggest lever. Budget separately for design, council approvals and certification, and for making good at the end of a lease.
💰 Ways to save
- Get a few quotes and compare on scope and inclusions, not just the headline price, cheap quotes often leave things out.
- A fixed-scope package is easier to budget than open-ended hourly work, ask whether one is available.
- Bundle related services with one provider where you can, it often earns a better overall rate.
or from $516/week over 5 years , indicative finance
How we estimate this
A shop fitout in Australia typically costs around $800 to $1,500 per square metre in 2026 for a basic-to-standard retail fitout, rising to $2,000 to $3,500 per square metre for premium retail and hospitality, plus design and permits.
Pricing reviewed: November 2026.
Pricing reviewed November 2026. Indicative Australian costs, not a quote.
Understanding shop fitout costs in Australia
A shop fitout in Australia typically costs around $800 to $1,500 per square metre in 2026 for a basic-to-standard retail fitout, rising to $2,000 to $3,500 per square metre for premium retail and hospitality, plus design and permits.
A shop fitout is priced per square metre, with the level (basic refresh, standard retail or premium hospitality) the main driver. Design, council approvals, certification and lease make-good obligations add to the build cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a shop fitout cost in Australia?
Roughly $800 to $1,500 per square metre in 2026 for a basic-to-standard retail fitout, and $2,000 to $3,500 for premium retail and hospitality, plus design and permits.
What adds the most to a shop fitout cost?
The fitout level and any services, a hospitality fit with a commercial kitchen, plumbing and mechanical services costs far more per square metre than a basic retail refresh. Design, approvals and lease make-good are additional.
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