Italian Phrase
Quanto costano i servizi?
Meaning
A direct question asking for the price of the services being offered, such as utilities, cleaning, or any extra amenity. It is neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to know the cost of services in hotels, apartments, coworking spaces, or when negotiating with a provider. It works well in travel, business, or everyday situations where a price check is required.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quantocostanoiservizi?
Quanto (interrogative adverb)
Used to ask about quantity or price; it does not change with gender or number.
costano (verb costare)
Third‑person plural present of costare; matches the plural noun ‘servizi’.
i (definite article)
Plural masculine article that must agree with the noun ‘servizi’.
servizi (noun)
Masculine plural of ‘servizio’; refers to any kind of service (water, cleaning, internet, etc.).
🗨In Conversation
Quanto costano i servizi?
How much do the services cost?
Il pacchetto include acqua, luce e internet; il totale è 45 euro al mese.
The package includes water, electricity and internet; the total is 45 euros per month.
✕Common Mistakes
Quanto costa i servizi?
‘costa’ is singular and must agree with a singular noun; here ‘servizi’ is plural.
Quanto costano il servizio?
Using the singular noun changes the meaning; you’d be asking about one specific service.
Quanto costano servizi?
Dropping the article makes the sentence sound incomplete in standard Italian.
↔Alternatives
Qual è il prezzo dei servizi?
What is the price of the services?
Quanto devo pagare per i servizi?
How much do I have to pay for the services?
Che costo hanno i servizi?
What cost do the services have?
Cultural Tip
In Italy many hotels bundle basic services (water, Wi‑Fi, cleaning) into the room rate, so the answer may be “sono inclusi” (they’re included). When you’re staying in a rented apartment, utilities are often billed separately, so it’s polite to ask the question early and thank the host for the clarification.