When starting a new business or redesigning your existing office from scratch, the first question that probably comes to mind is: What is the actual cost of this? From furniture and technical infrastructure to decoration and small finishing touches, the total cost of each item surprises most entrepreneurs. Moreover, these costs vary significantly from city to city and sector to sector.<\/p>\n
When setting up an office from scratch, there are many different items that affect your budget. Categorizing them correctly will help you avoid surprise expenses. Here are the main cost items:<\/p>\n
Rent and deposit:<\/strong> Monthly rent for a 100 square meter office in a central location in Ankara ranges from 25,000 to 60,000 TL as of 2026. The deposit is usually 2-3 months' rent, and this constitutes a significant portion of your initial budget.<\/p>\n Renovation and flooring works:<\/strong> Converting a raw space into an office costs between 3,000 and 8,000 TL per square meter. Partition walls, electrical installation, network infrastructure, and flooring are the main components of this cost.<\/p>\n Furniture accounts for approximately 30-40% of the cost of setting up an office. Cutting corners here will cost you much more in the long run. A non-ergonomic chair will come back to haunt you in the form of health problems and decreased productivity for your employees.<\/p>\n 10 ki\u015filik bir ofis i\u00e7in ortalama mobilya maliyeti \u015fu \u015fekilde da\u011f\u0131l\u0131r: \u00c7al\u0131\u015fma masalar\u0131 i\u00e7in ki\u015fi ba\u015f\u0131 5.000-15.000 TL, ergonomik ofis koltuklar\u0131 i\u00e7in 8.000-25.000 TL, toplant\u0131 masas\u0131 ve sandalyeleri i\u00e7in 20.000-60.000 TL, depolama \u00fcniteleri i\u00e7in toplam 15.000-40.000 TL. Toplam mobilya b\u00fct\u00e7esi, kalite tercihine g\u00f6re 150.000 TL ile 500.000 TL aras\u0131nda de\u011fi\u015fir.<\/p>\n A modern office is unthinkable without a strong technological infrastructure. Computers, monitors, printers, network equipment, and software licenses constitute a significant expense. For a team of 10, the technology investment could range from 200,000 to 400,000 TL.<\/p>\n Internet infrastructure, security cameras, fire alarm systems, and access control systems should also not be overlooked. The installation cost of these systems is around 30,000-80,000 TL.<\/p>\n Many entrepreneurs only consider the major items when setting up an office. However, when the smaller items are added up, they form a significant budget. Kitchen equipment, cleaning supplies, stationery, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, curtains or blinds, plants, and decorative items\u2026 These \u201csmall\u201d items can easily add up to 20,000-50,000 TL.<\/p>\nFurniture: The Most Critical Item in the Budget<\/h2>\n
Technology and Infrastructure Investment<\/h2>\n
Overlooked Costs<\/h2>\n