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Compare Toilet Models

Interactive cost calculator comparing ReFlow B-CRT, LooCafe, Sulabh Shauchalaya, and traditional pay-to-use models.

Make informed decisions with real data on construction costs, operating expenses, environmental impact, and ROI over 5 years.

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5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

ReFlow B-CRT

40ft containerized, ISO30500 compliant, zero discharge, 100% solar

Total Cost of Ownership
₹4.96Cr
Construction: ₹4.50Cr + Operating: ₹46.50L
Cost Per User13.60
Daily Capacity3,000
Installation7 days

Annual Operating Cost (Per Unit)

Water₹0
Electricity₹0
Maintenance₹15.0K
Sewage₹0
Staff₹78.0K
Total Annual₹93.0K

Environmental Impact (5 Years)

54,75,00,000 L
Water Saved
4,25,000 kg
CO₂ Reduced
Water Recycling (100%)
Solar Powered
Zero Discharge

Sulabh Shauchalaya

Pay-and-use model, twin-pit pour-flush technology, self-sustaining

Total Cost of Ownership
₹2.15Cr
Construction: ₹49.00L + Operating: ₹1.66Cr
Saves ₹2.81Cr (56.7%)
Cost Per User5.90
Daily Capacity500
Installation30 days

Annual Operating Cost (Per Unit)

Water₹45.6K
Electricity₹30.8K
Maintenance₹85.0K
Sewage₹15.0K
Staff₹1.56L
Total Annual₹3.32L

Environmental Impact (5 Years)

0 L
Water Saved
0 kg
CO₂ Reduced
×Water Recycling (0%)
×Solar Powered
×Zero Discharge

Cost Comparison Over Time

Year 1
ReFlow
₹4.59Cr
Sulabh
₹82.24L
Year 2
ReFlow
₹4.69Cr
Sulabh
₹1.15Cr
Year 3
ReFlow
₹4.78Cr
Sulabh
₹1.49Cr
Year 4
ReFlow
₹4.87Cr
Sulabh
₹1.82Cr
Year 5
ReFlow
₹4.96Cr
Sulabh
₹2.15Cr

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Data Sources & Methodology

ReFlow B-CRT

  • ₹15K annual maintenance from B-CRT technical specifications
  • Zero water/electricity costs (100% solar, water recycling)
  • 3,000 daily capacity from ISO30500 certification data

LooCafe

  • Gates Foundation partnership, 270+ locations in Hyderabad
  • PPP model with café revenue offsetting costs
  • Operational data from publicly available reports

Sulabh Shauchalaya

  • ₹85K annual operating cost from traditional infrastructure
  • Pay-and-use self-sustaining model
  • 1.5M+ installations across India

Pay-to-Use Traditional

  • ₹98K per seat construction (govt standard)
  • Municipal water, grid electricity, sewage infrastructure
  • Based on Swachh Bharat Mission guidelines

Disclaimer: Cost estimates are based on publicly available data, industry research, and ReFlow technical specifications. Actual costs may vary based on location, site conditions, and specific requirements. Contact us for a customized assessment.

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