A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "How much is it" in Italian
The essential Italian phrase for asking the price of anything when shopping or dining.
Quanto costa?
KWAHN-toh KOS-tahneutral
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Use this when you want to know the price of an item in a shop, a dish on a menu, or a service. It's direct and universally understood.
Alternatives
- Quanto viene?Slightly more informal, often used when the price is being calculated.
- Qual è il prezzo?More formal, sounds a bit more like a written question.
Ways to get it wrong
Costare vs. Cost
Don't confuse 'costare' (to cost) with the English word 'cost'; they are not the same.
Pronouncing 'Quanto'
The 'qu' is pronounced like 'kw', not 'kuh'.
A small cultural note
Italians often appreciate a friendly 'Scusi' or 'Permesso' before asking 'Quanto costa?' to get the vendor's attention politely.
Frequently asked
how to ask price in italian
The most common way is 'Quanto costa?'. You can also use 'Quanto viene?' for a slightly more casual feel.
how much is it in italian
The direct translation is 'Quanto costa?'. This is suitable for most shopping and dining scenarios.
Italian price question
Use 'Quanto costa?' to inquire about the price of an item. For a more formal tone, 'Qual è il prezzo?' is also correct.
