Like many simple questions, this is one with no easy answer. For one thing, it'll depend whether it's a complex technical report, a novel, or just an email in another language.

The answer to “how much does translation cost” also depends on how accurate it needs to be. Running your marketing brochure through Google Translate might be free, but it’s unlikely to be cost-effective in the longer term!  We’ve all had a laugh at amusing translation mistakes, such as a Welsh road sign which translated as “I’m not in the office at the moment".

tags: language services, translation costs