Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

price-difference

noun
/praɪs ˈdɪf.ər.əns/
Definition
The variation in the cost of an item or service when compared between different markets, stores, or time periods.
Examples
  • There was a significant price-difference between buying vegetables at the farmer’s market and the supermarket.
  • Consumers should consider the price-difference when shopping online versus in-store.
  • The price-difference for the same smartphone model in different countries can be surprising.
Meaning
Price-difference refers to the amount by which the price of an item varies from one point of reference to another.
Synonyms
  • price variation
  • cost difference
  • price disparity