Question 1

What is CostMyRecipe?

Accepted Answer

CostMyRecipe is an Australian recipe cost calculator that helps cafés, restaurants, caterers, and home cooks calculate the real ingredient cost of any dish using live Coles supermarket pricing data (23,679 products as at 28/03/2026).

Question 2

Is CostMyRecipe free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Free plan lets you calculate the cost of a single recipe at a time with no credit card required. Paid plans start from A$5/month for saving up to 5 recipes.

Question 3

Where does the ingredient pricing data come from?

Accepted Answer

All ingredient prices come from Coles supermarket (Australia). The dataset includes 23,679 products with per-unit pricing, last updated on 28/03/2026.

Question 4

What is a good food cost percentage for an Australian café?

Accepted Answer

The industry standard for Australian cafés is 25–35% food cost. Most successful cafés aim for 28–33%. CostMyRecipe's Gold plan includes a Food Cost % Calculator to help you set the right menu prices.

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