The cost of a 500ml cup of dispensed cola mainly consists of syrup + paper cup + carbon dioxide. The key cost breakdown is as follows:

Using our mid-range universal syrup: Syrup cost per cup is approximately 0.6–0.8 RMB.

Using premium customized syrup: Syrup cost per cup is approximately 0.9–1.2 RMB.

Paper cup + carbon dioxide cost: approximately 0.3–0.5 RMB.
Overall, the total cost for a 500ml cup of dispensed cola can be controlled between 0.9 and 1.7 RMB, while the retail price can reach 5–8 RMB. The gross profit margin is far higher than that of bottled beverages, making it a high-margin traffic-driving product for food and beverage establishments.