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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ All calculations are based on Danish rules, rates, and currency (DKK). This calculator is translated for convenience but applies exclusively to Denmark.

Price per Meal Calculator

Knowing the exact cost per person per meal is essential when evaluating whether a meal kit subscription is worth the price. This calculator divides your weekly box cost by meals and people to give you a clear per-portion price.

What does a meal kit cost per portion?

In Denmark, the average meal kit portion costs 40-60 kr, while a home-cooked meal from the supermarket typically costs 20-35 kr per person. The difference might seem small per meal, but it compounds over hundreds of meals per year.

How do I calculate food cost?

Use this figure to compare across different meal kit providers and against your own grocery shopping costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate cost price?

To calculate cost price per meal: Total purchase price of ingredients divided by number of portions. Example: Chicken 40 kr, rice 5 kr, vegetables 15 kr = 60 kr for 4 portions = 15 kr per portion.

What is a kitchen percentage?

Your selling prices for dishes are calculated from a kitchen percentage. The kitchen percentage indicates the profit margin you want each dish to generate.

How do you set a price?

Market price should determine your prices. Calculate how much time you need to sell and assess viability. Be careful with discounts. The risk profile of the task is crucial for your pricing. Negotiation is always positive.

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