real cost

Cultural  

1. The cost of producing a good or service, including the cost of all resources used and the cost of not employing those resources in alternative uses.

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Example Sentences

However, opponents of the deal have said the real cost could amount to about £35 billion, adjusting for inflation, and risks allowing China to establish a presence on the archipelago.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Like others, Beauchamp says figuring out the real cost of a plane ticket with all those add-ons has become cumbersome.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Stopping a handful of Europeans from vacationing at Disneyland or speaking at Washington panels imposes no real cost on the censorship movement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

I’ve been reflecting on the real cost of convenience and instant gratification when it comes to food.

From Salon • Dec. 5, 2024

The real cost of the Nebraska trip, including airfare and fees for the festival, is about $1,500 per Truman student.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove