コスパ

コスパ is an abbreviation of コストパフォーマンス (cost performance), meaning value for money.

Etymology

Abbreviated from English "cost performance."

Common expressions

• コスパがいい: good value for money
• コスパが悪(わる)い: poor value for money
• コスパ最高(さいこう): best value
• コスパを考(かんが)える: to consider value

Usage

Very common in everyday conversation when discussing purchases, restaurants, or services. Often used when recommending something affordable yet quality.

Related words

• タイパ (time-performance): time efficiency (newer term)
• 費用対効果(ひようたいこうか): cost-effectiveness (formal)