1.
material cost, cost of materials
The expense for raw materials or supplies needed to make something.
The cost of raw materials or supplies, commonly seen in cooking classes, craft workshops, construction, and manufacturing.
Forms
Compound of 材料 (materials) + 費 (cost/expense).
Common patterns
- 材料費がかかる: materials cost money
- 材料費込み: materials included (in the price)
- 材料費別: materials charged separately
- 材料費を抑える: to keep material costs down
Related cost terms
Related Words
Related:
人件費 (labor costs)
Related:
光熱費 (utility costs)
Related:
交通費 (transportation costs)
Related:
経費 (expenses)
Compare:
部品代 (parts cost)