total cost
التكلفة الإجمالية
Use 'total cost' whenever you need the final, all-inclusive price of a product or service.
In 15 Sekunden
- The final price including all taxes, fees, and extra charges.
- Used to find out the absolute bottom line of a purchase.
- Essential for budgeting and avoiding hidden financial surprises.
Bedeutung
This phrase refers to the final amount of money you have to pay for everything combined, including all hidden fees and taxes.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Buying a laptop online
The laptop is $900, but the total cost with shipping is $950.
The laptop is $900, but the total cost with shipping is $950.
Planning a wedding
I'm worried the total cost of the venue will be over our budget.
I'm worried the total cost of the venue will be over our budget.
Texting a friend about dinner
The total cost for the pizza was $40, so you owe me $20.
The total cost for the pizza was $40, so you owe me $20.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Western consumer culture, particularly in the US and Canada, sales tax is rarely included in the sticker price. This makes the 'total cost' a vital piece of information that shoppers must calculate or ask for to avoid embarrassment at the register.
The 'Out-the-Door' Price
When buying a car, people often use the slang 'out-the-door price' instead of `total cost` to mean the absolute final number.
Don't forget the tax!
In the US, the price you see on the shelf is almost never the `total cost`. Always expect to pay 5-10% more at the register.
In 15 Sekunden
- The final price including all taxes, fees, and extra charges.
- Used to find out the absolute bottom line of a purchase.
- Essential for budgeting and avoiding hidden financial surprises.
What It Means
Total cost is the bottom line. It is the final number on your receipt. It includes the price of the item plus everything else. This means taxes, shipping, and service fees are all added up. Think of it as the 'no surprises' price. When you ask for the total cost, you want the full story. You don't want to hear about extra charges later.
How To Use It
You use this phrase when you are buying things. It works for physical products like a new phone. It also works for services like a car repair. You can use it as a noun in a sentence. For example, 'What is the total cost of the trip?' It is very flexible. You can use it in a question or a statement. It helps you stay in control of your budget. Nobody likes a bill that is higher than expected!
When To Use It
Use it when you are at a checkout counter. Use it when you are booking a hotel online. It is great for business meetings too. If you are planning a party with friends, use it to split the bill. It is the perfect phrase for any financial clarity. It shows you are being smart with your money. It is a very practical and common expression.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for things that aren't about money. You wouldn't say the total cost of a friendship is time. That sounds a bit too cold and robotic. Also, avoid it in very emotional or poetic situations. If you are talking about a small, single item like a candy bar, just say 'price.' Using total cost for a 50-cent gum might make you sound a bit too intense. Keep it for when there are multiple parts to a price.
Cultural Background
In many English-speaking cultures, people hate hidden fees. We like to know exactly what we are paying upfront. In the US, taxes are often added at the end. This makes the total cost different from the price on the tag. Because of this, asking for the total cost is a survival skill. It is a sign of a savvy consumer who doesn't want to be tricked.
Common Variations
You might hear people say 'grand total' for more excitement. In business, they might say 'total expenditure.' If you are being casual, you could say 'the whole shebang.' But total cost remains the most reliable and clear version. It is the gold standard for knowing where your money is going.
Nutzungshinweise
This is a neutral collocation suitable for almost any situation. It is safe to use in professional emails, casual conversations, and legal documents without sounding out of place.
The 'Out-the-Door' Price
When buying a car, people often use the slang 'out-the-door price' instead of `total cost` to mean the absolute final number.
Don't forget the tax!
In the US, the price you see on the shelf is almost never the `total cost`. Always expect to pay 5-10% more at the register.
The 'Hidden' Culture
Westerners find it rude if the `total cost` is much higher than the advertised price. It's considered a 'hidden fee' and can ruin a business's reputation.
Beispiele
6The laptop is $900, but the total cost with shipping is $950.
The laptop is $900, but the total cost with shipping is $950.
Used to distinguish between the base price and the final amount.
I'm worried the total cost of the venue will be over our budget.
I'm worried the total cost of the venue will be over our budget.
Expressing concern about a large combined expense.
The total cost for the pizza was $40, so you owe me $20.
The total cost for the pizza was $40, so you owe me $20.
Casual use for splitting a bill.
The total cost of owning this cat includes three ruined sofas.
The total cost of owning this cat includes three ruined sofas.
Using financial terms to joke about the 'price' of a pet's behavior.
We need to calculate the total cost of the project before we sign.
We need to calculate the total cost of the project before we sign.
Standard professional usage for project management.
Can you give me the total cost including parts and labor?
Can you give me the total cost including parts and labor?
Ensuring no hidden fees are added later.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the best word to complete the sentence regarding a final bill.
The sticker says $10, but the ___ ___ is $12 after tax.
We use 'total cost' to describe the final amount after taxes are added.
Complete the sentence for a business scenario.
Our manager wants to know the ___ ___ of the new marketing campaign.
In business, 'total cost' is the standard way to ask for the full budget of a project.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formality of 'Total Cost'
Talking to friends about a bill.
What's the total cost for the drinks?
Shopping or booking services.
What is the total cost of the repair?
Business reports and contracts.
The total cost of acquisition was high.
Where to use 'Total Cost'
At a Restaurant
Splitting the check.
Online Shopping
Checking the cart total.
Home Repair
Asking for a quote.
Office Meeting
Discussing the budget.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNot exactly. Price usually refers to the amount for one item, while total cost includes everything like tax, shipping, and fees.
Yes, you can ask 'What is the total cost of the meal?' if you want to know the final bill including tip and tax.
Absolutely. It's very common to text a friend, 'The total cost for the tickets was $50.'
No, it's neutral. It's not too formal, but if you want to be very casual, you could just say 'the total' or 'the damage.'
Grand total sounds a bit more dramatic or final, often used at the very bottom of a long list of items.
Usually, no. We use it for money. For time, we would say 'total time' or 'the whole duration.'
Usually, you use 'the' before it, like 'The total cost is high.' In a list, you can just write Total Cost: $100.
Yes, many people just say 'the total.' For example, 'What's the total?' is very common in shops.
Usually, the receipt shows a 'total' before the tip. You have to add the tip yourself to find your personal total cost.
Only as a metaphor. For example, 'The total cost of his lies was his reputation.' It sounds very serious and dramatic.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Bottom line
The final total or the most important fact.
Grand total
The final sum of everything added together.
All-in price
A price that includes every possible expense.
Hidden fees
Extra costs that are not shown in the advertised price.
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