Worth and cost

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
1

Hi Alan and Torsten! Answer me please! Is it the same?
“What is it worth” and “What is it cost”
Many thanks
Thinker

2

Hi,

Worth is value - cost is price. The sentence should be: WHAT DOES IT COST?

Alan

3

So, what’s the difference between cost and price when used as nouns, sir?

4

Hi,

‘Cost’ refers to what has to be paid both literally and figuratively as in: Before buying a house, you have to consider the cost involved. You also have to take into consideration the cost you have to pay in terms of worry and responsibility. Although ‘price’ can have a figurative meaning too, it usually refers to the actual sum of money you pay.

Alan

5

Why can’t we use price for that sentence sir? I mean the price of buying the house.