Charge vs Price

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

	Charge	Price
Meaning	To request payment for something.	The amount of money you need to pay for something.
CEFR level	B1	A1
Part of speech	noun	noun
Usage notes	Used in contexts related to billing or pricing services. Can be formal in business and informal when referring to casual payments between friends. Avoid in situations where a more specific term is appropriate.	Used in everyday conversations about buying and selling. Not typically used in very formal writing, which might prefer 'cost'.

Frequently asked questions: Charge vs Price

What's the difference between "Charge" and "Price"?

"Charge" means: To request payment for something. "Price" means: The amount of money you need to pay for something.

When should I use "Charge" and "Price"?

They can all be used in everyday English.

Are "Charge" and "Price" the same CEFR level?

"Charge" is at B1, "Price" is at A1 on the CEFR scale.