Complete Guide to Using “How much does it cost to + (verb)” in English

The phrase “How much does it cost to” is used to inquire about the price or expense required for a particular action or service. It’s essential for making informed financial decisions in daily life.

“How much does it cost to” Usage Examples

Sno	English Example	Hindi Translation
1	How much does it cost to fly to Europe?	यूरोप की फ्लाइट का किराया कितना है?
2	How much does it cost to own a house?	घर का मालिक होने में कितना खर्च आता है?
3	How much does it cost to play a round of golf?	गोल्फ़ का एक राउंड खेलने में कितना खर्च होता है?
4	How much does it cost to join a gym?	जिम मेंबरशिप के लिए कितना पैसा देना पड़ता है?
5	How much does it cost to repair my car?	मेरी कार की मरम्मत में कितना खर्च आएगा?
6	How much would it cost to talk long distance?	लंबी दूरी की बातचीत में कितना खर्च आता है?
7	How much would it cost to run a website?	वेबसाइट चलाने में कितना खर्च आता है?
8	How much would it cost to wash my car?	मेरी कार धोने में कितना खर्च होगा?
9	How much would it cost to rent a car?	कार किराए पर लेने में कितना खर्च आता है?
10	How much would it cost to go to the movies?	सिनेमा देखने जाने में कितना खर्च आता है?

Expanded Usage Examples

Sno	English Example	Hindi Translation
11	How much does it cost to study abroad?	विदेश में पढ़ाई करने में कितना खर्च आता है?
12	How much does it cost to install AC?	एसी लगवाने में कितना खर्च आता है?
13	How much does it cost to get a visa?	वीज़ा बनवाने में कितना खर्च आता है?
14	How much does it cost to paint a house?	घर पेंट करवाने में कितना खर्च आता है?
15	How much does it cost to learn driving?	ड्राइविंग सीखने में कितना खर्च आता है?

Alternative Expressions

Sno	English Example	Hindi Translation
1	What is the price of…?	…की कीमत क्या है?
2	What do they charge for…?	…के लिए कितना चार्ज करते हैं?
3	How expensive is it to…?	…करना कितना महंगा है?

Key Grammar Rules

Structure:

• “How much does it cost to” + base verb (V1)
  • ✅ Correct: “How much does it cost to build a house?”
  • ❌ Incorrect: “How much does it cost building a house?”

Common Errors:

❌ “How much it cost to…?” (Missing auxiliary verb)
✅ “How much does it cost to…?”

❌ “How much does cost to…?” (Missing subject)
✅ “How much does it cost to…?”

Cultural Usage Notes

Conversation Style:

• Used in both formal inquiries and casual conversations
• Often followed by negotiation in market situations

Indian Context:

• Frequently combined with Hindi words (“Kitna kharch aata hai…?”)
• May include bargaining phrases (“Thoda kam ho sakta hai?”)

Professional Use:

• More formal alternative: “What would be the expense for…?”