How much does a home gym cost? Three budgets: € 2,000, € 5,000, and € 10,000
Written by Thibaud Martens, fitness advisor at Fitnessdepot
With € 2,000 you can build a complete strength corner with a half rack, adjustable bench, barbell, 107.5 kg of plates and a rubber floor (in our example € 1,963.69). With € 5,000 you get an all-in-one rack with cable station, bench, bar and plates, plus dumbbells and flooring (€ 4,957.60). With € 10,000 you can set up a full gym with an M10 rack, a dumbbell set up to 30 kg, a Concept2 rower and 20 m² of sports flooring (€ 9,692).
Below you will find a realistic setup from our own range for each budget, with real prices (including VAT, updated on October 30, 2026) that we have calculated correctly. These are examples: we are happy to adapt them to your space and your goals.
First: space, ceiling and floor
Before choosing your equipment, take a look at the space. This is easily overlooked.
- Ceiling height: racks vary in height. For example, the Martech M1 power cage is 213.5 cm high. Make sure to allow extra headroom above you for pull-ups and overhead presses.
- Access: racks, benches and storage racks come in parts and are assembled on-site. Only for cardio equipment such as a treadmill, which largely arrives in one piece, do we check the stairs and doors in advance.
- Floor: a concrete floor in a garage or basement is ideal. On an upper floor, we look at the floor load capacity and noise transmission to neighbors.
- Free zone: around a rack and a barbell you need space to load, move and train safely. A 220 cm bar sticks out on both sides.
Why the rubber floor is included in every budget
We include a rubber sports floor in every setup because a home gym without proper flooring leads to damage, noise and complaints more quickly. In the examples, we calculate with the Easy clean tile Pure black: € 44.95 per 100 x 100 x 2 cm tile, so per square meter. According to the product specifications, the tile has an 18 mm shock-absorbing underlayer, impact sound insulation of 34 dB, R10 slip resistance and a click system with 7 plug-in connections per tile. The connectors cost € 0.46 each, a corner profile € 7.50 and a ramp profile € 12.87. We calculate this finishing separately because it depends on the shape of your room.
€ 2,000 home gym: the strength corner
With € 2,000 you choose free weights: a half rack, a bench and a barbell with plates. This allows you to train the squat, bench press, deadlift, overhead press and pull-ups, which are the basis of any strength program.
| Part | Product | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rack | Martech Heavy Duty 3000 Half rack | € 745 |
| Bench | Martech FID2000 weight bench | € 399 |
| Barbell and plates | 107.5 kg Tri Grip plates + Martech PRO Bar 220 cm | € 549,99 |
| Floor | 6 x Easy clean tile Pure black (6 m²) | € 269,70 |
| Total | € 1.963,69 |
The HD3000 half rack features a 75 x 75 mm steel frame with a 3 mm wall thickness, J-cups up to 300 kg, spotter arms up to 400 kg, a pull-up bar, T-bar row, landmine, and 4 storage pegs. The FID2000 allows flat, incline, and decline training. Prefer a cable system as well? The Martech M1 power cage Gym bundle costs € 2,100, just above this budget, and includes a power cage with top and bottom cable pulleys (1:1), the FID2000, a 20 kg Olympic barbell, and 107.5 kg of bumper plates. The flooring is extra.
Prefer cardio over strength? A Concept2 RowErg (€ 1,195), a Martech hexagon dumbbell tower 1 to 10 kg (€ 599), and 4 floor tiles (€ 179.80) come to a total of € 1,973.80.
Home gym of € 5,000: all-in-one rack with cables
With € 5,000 you enter the category of all-in-one racks: a power rack and cable station in a single unit, allowing you to perform pulldowns, rows, flys, and isolation exercises alongside free weights.
| Part | Product | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rack, cables, bench, barbell, and plates | Martech M8 2IN1 Twinratio bundle | € 3.999 |
| Dumbbells | Martech hexagon dumbbell tower 1 to 10 kg | € 599 |
| Floor | 8 x Easy clean tile Pure black (8 m²) | € 359,60 |
| Total | € 4.957,60 |
The M8 Twinratio is built from 3 mm steel, achieves free-weight lifts of up to 500 kg according to the product specifications, and features two 90 kg weight stacks with cables in a 1:1 and 2:1 ratio. The bundle includes an adjustable bench, a barbell, and bumper plates. You can read more about the difference in cable ratios in 1:1 vs 2:1 cable ratio. The dumbbell tower contains 10 pairs of dumbbells ranging from 1 to 10 kg, increasing in 1 kg increments.
Prefer strength and cardio? Combine the M1 power cage Gym bundle (€ 2,100) with a Concept2 RowErg (€ 1,195), the 1 to 10 kg dumbbell tower (€ 599), and 10 m² of flooring (€ 449.50). Total: € 4,343.50.
Home gym of € 10,000: a complete gym
With € 10,000 you can build a gym where you can do everything: a smith machine, functional trainer, half rack, a full set of dumbbells, and cardio, all on flooring that covers the entire room.
| Part | Product | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rack, cables, bench, barbell, and plates | Martech M10 Bundle: barbell set, bench, rack | € 5.999 |
| Dumbbells | Martech Hexagon dumbbell set 5 to 30 kg + two-tier rack | € 1.599 |
| Cardio | Concept2 PM5 RowErg | € 1.195 |
| Floor | 20 x Easy clean tile Pure black (20 m²) | € 899 |
| Total | € 9.692 |
According to the product specifications, the M10 combines a smith machine, a 4-way functional trainer, a half rack, and two 120 kg weight stacks in 3 mm thick steel. The dumbbell set ranges from 5 to 30 kg in 2.5 kg increments (11 pairs), on a rack that is 2.2 m wide and 63.4 cm deep. In use, the RowErg measures approximately 244 x 61 cm and splits into two parts for storage. With the remaining € 308 you can finish the flooring with connectors and profiles, or get a Concept2 floor mat (€ 55.99) to place under the rower.
Pricing: how much does a home gym cost?
A decent home gym at Fitnessdepot costs starting from approximately € 2,000, flooring included. Summary:
| Budget | Core of the setup | Example total | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|
| € 2.000 | Half rack, bench, barbell with 107.5 kg plates | € 1.963,69 | 6 m² |
| € 5.000 | M8 all-in-one rack with cables, bench, barbell, plates, 1 to 10 kg dumbbells | € 4.957,60 | 8 m² |
| € 10.000 | M10 rack, dumbbells 5 to 30 kg, Concept2 rower | € 9.692 | 20 m² |
Would you like to compare all racks side by side first? View the power racks and squat racks and the complete sets.
What not to skimp on
- The rack. This is the foundation and will last for years. A rack that you find too light after a year will be sold at a loss.
- The floor. A damaged concrete floor or complaints from the neighbors cost more than a rubber floor.
- Safety. Spotter arms or safety bars are not a luxury when you train alone.
Where you can wait: extra attachments, a second cardio machine and heavy dumbbells. You add those when you notice what you actually use.
Practical tip: Send us a few photos and the dimensions of your room, including ceiling height and doors. We will make a free 3D design of it, so you can see what your budget looks like in your garage or basement before you order anything.
Read also: Buying a power rack: what should you pay attention to?, Choosing a rubber sports floor for your gym and Buying dumbbells or adjustable barbells.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to set up a home gym?
A fully-fledged strength corner with half rack, bench, barbell, 107.5 kg weights and 6 m² rubber flooring costs € 1,963.69 at Fitnessdepot. A setup with an all-in-one rack and cables costs around € 5,000, and a complete gym with cardio costs around € 10,000.
What should you buy first for a home gym?
Start with a rack, an adjustable bench, a barbell with weights and a rubber floor. With that, you train all basic exercises; dumbbells, cables and cardio can be added later.
How many m² of rubber flooring do I need?
Lay at least flooring under your rack and your entire training zone, not just under the machine. In our examples, we calculate with 6 m² for a strength corner up to 20 m² for a complete gym, at € 44.95 per m².
Is an all-in-one rack worth the extra cost?
If you want to do cable exercises in addition to free weights, yes: you then have one machine instead of a rack and a separate cable station. An M8 2IN1 Twinratio bundle costs € 3,999, including bench, barbell and bumper plates.
Can I lease my home gym?
Renting and leasing at Fitnessdepot are reserved for companies with a VAT or company number. For private individuals, we work with a regular purchase, possibly in phases.
Ready to choose? Request a tailor-made proposal or schedule a visit to the showroom.
