Cost to Start Mining Calculator: Your All-In Startup Cost in Canada

Before you choose a miner, see the real upfront capital. This calculator totals the miner, its correctly-sized power supply, a matching 240V power cord, provincial sales tax, shipping, and an optional electrician estimate for a new dedicated circuit into one all-in CAD figure — with every line deep-linking the exact buyable D-Central product. Pick a miner and your province to get your number, then chain straight into the ROI calculator to see when it pays back.

Quick answer

Starting from scratch with a Bitmain Antminer S19j Pro+ in Quebec costs about $1,230.22 CAD for the hardware itself — that is the miner ($800.00 CAD), a correctly-sized Bitmain APW12 1215 PSU for Antminer ($249.99 CAD), a matching 240 V power cord ($20.00 CAD) and 14.975% Quebec sales tax. Shipping is quoted at checkout by weight and destination and is not included in that figure. If you also need an electrician to run a new dedicated 240 V circuit, budget a rough $300.00 CAD–$800.00 CAD more (get a quote), for about $1,530.22 CAD–$2,030.22 CAD before shipping. Every hardware figure here is a live D-Central price; the electrical install is a labelled estimate.

Startup capital = miner + correctly-sized PSU + power cord + provincial sales tax (shipping quoted at checkout, not included), plus a clearly-labelled electrician estimate if you need a new circuit. The PSU is matched from our power & fitment data, never guessed. Prices move and taxes differ by province — this is a planning estimate, not a quote. Not financial advice.

Miner Province / territory Do you already have a suitable dedicated circuit? Add sound-dampening (Antminer Dual 120mm Silencer)

Startup cost for a Bitmain Antminer S19j Pro+ in Quebec$1,230.22 CADHardware in Quebec, shipping extra — plus about $300.00 CAD–$800.00 CAD if an electrician runs a new 240 V circuit.

Line item	Cost
Bitmain Antminer S19j Pro+Miner (3355 W · needs 200-240V (dedicated)). in stock	$800.00 CAD
Bitmain APW12 1215 PSU for AntminerSized for the Antminer S19j Pro+ (3355 W). Fitment: ✓ 240 V. in stock	$249.99 CAD
6-15P to C19 Power CableMatches the PSU inlet at 240 V. in stock	$20.00 CAD
Goods subtotal	$1,069.99 CAD
Shipping (quoted at checkout)	—
Quebec sales tax (14.975%)	$160.23 CAD
Goods + tax (shipping not included)	$1,230.22 CAD

Shipping is quoted at checkout by weight and destination. It is not included in the total above.

+ new 240 V circuit (estimate): $300.00 CAD – $800.00 CAD. Recommended circuit: 240V / 20A (dedicated). This is a rough planning estimate, not a quote — a licensed electrician's price varies with your panel, distance and local rates.
Total including the electrical work: about $1,530.22 CAD – $2,030.22 CAD.

Now see when it pays back → ROI & payback calculator

Method & caveats. Hardware subtotal = miner + correctly-sized PSU + matching power cord + provincial sales tax. Shipping is quoted at checkout by weight and destination and is not included above. Sales tax is the combined GST/PST/QST/HST rate from D-Central's Canada sales-tax dataset. The PSU is not guessed: it is the model our per-miner power requirements name for that miner, confirmed against the PSU ↔ miner fitment matrix — which is why an S21 is matched to an APW17, not an APW12, even though both clear its watts. The electrician figure is a rough planning estimate, not a quote; a licensed electrician's price varies widely with your panel, distance and local rates — always get a quote, and size the circuit with our circuit/outlet and wire-sizing references. Many new S19/S21-class miners ship with a compatible PSU included or integrated — if yours does, treat the PSU line as a spare. Prices are live but move; verify on the product page before buying. Not financial advice.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to start mining Bitcoin in Canada?

For a home-scale ASIC, the upfront capital is the miner plus a correctly-sized power supply, a matching power cord, provincial sales tax, and — if you do not already have one — a dedicated 240V circuit installed by an electrician. A popular S19-class build lands around one to two thousand dollars in hardware before any electrical work; a new S21-class machine is several thousand. This calculator adds the exact live prices for a miner you pick and your province, so you see the real all-in number before you buy.

Does the price of the miner include a power supply?

It depends on the unit. Many new S19 and S21-class Antminers ship with a compatible PSU included or integrated, while refurbished machines are frequently sold without one — which is why D-Central stocks Bitmain APW power supplies separately. This calculator lists the correctly-sized PSU as its own line so you can see the full cost; if your chosen miner already includes a PSU, treat that line as a spare or replacement.

Which power supply do I need for my miner?

It is set by the miner, not by preference. The PSU here is the exact model our per-miner power dataset names for that machine, confirmed against our PSU-to-miner fitment matrix. That distinction matters: an Antminer S21 needs an APW17, not an APW12, even though both technically cover its wattage — the S21 runs a higher input-voltage PSU. We never substitute a cheaper PSU that would be the wrong match.

Do I need an electrician, and how much will that cost?

Most modern Antminers (S19 and S21 class) are not 120V appliances — they require a dedicated 200-240V circuit, the same class of service as an electric dryer or EV charger, so unless you already have one you will need a licensed electrician to install it. The electrician figure in this tool is a rough planning estimate only; the real price varies widely with your panel capacity, the distance of the run and local labour rates, so always get a quote. Size the circuit and wire gauge with our circuit-outlet and wire-sizing references.

Is shipping included in the total?

No. Shipping is quoted at checkout by weight and destination, so it is not included in the total shown here — we do not fabricate a shipping figure we cannot stand behind. Provincial sales tax is applied to the physical goods at your province's combined rate.

When does a miner pay for itself?

That is a separate question from startup cost — it depends on your electricity rate, the machine's efficiency and the live hashprice. Once you know your all-in capital here, run the numbers in our ASIC ROI and payback calculator to estimate daily profit and how long the machine takes to break even. Nothing here is financial advice.

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Last reviewed July 26, 2026.