What translation
actually costs
Compare published USD rates for English into and out of 40+ languages. Choose the review level, check the file scope, then use the local estimator or request a formal quotation.
English ⇄ Chinese · L3
Example only. File preparation, layout, review scope and timing are confirmed in the written quotation.
Four service levels
Compare the staffing and intended use below. Confirm terminology references, output formats and review responsibilities in the project scope. L1 is for internal reference, not release or filing.
Translation rates
USD per 1,000 source words, with English on one side. Pairs without English require an individual quotation. The online estimator applies a $60 calculation floor; confirm the final project minimum in the quotation.
On a small screen, scroll the rate table sideways to compare all four levels.
| Language pair (with English) | L1Angel AI Review | L2Angel Pro | L3Angel Premium | L4Angel Global |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (Simplified) · Chinese (Traditional) | $28 | $55 | $92 | $129 |
| Japanese · Korean | $28 | $55 | $92 | $129 |
| Arabic · Farsi | $26 | $52 | $86 | $117 |
| Russian · Spanish · Portuguese · Italian | $28 | $55 | $92 | $126 |
| French · German · Hungarian · Vietnamese · Hindi | $29 | $57 | $95 | $129 |
| Dutch · Greek · Czech · Polish · Swedish | $29 | $58 | $97 | $137 |
| Slovak · Ukrainian · Albanian | $29 | $58 | $97 | $137 |
| Indonesian · Malay · Thai · Kazakh · Filipino | $29 | $58 | $97 | $137 |
| Latvian · Macedonian | $30 | $61 | $101 | $142 |
| Danish · Finnish · Icelandic · Hebrew · Canadian French | $33 | $67 | $111 | $152 |
| Bosnian · Croatian · Estonian · Serbian | $33 | $67 | $111 | $152 |
| Norwegian · Catalan · Galician | $35 | $70 | $117 | $160 |
Work directly with the team coordinating your Chinese project. Confirm Simplified or Traditional Chinese, the target market and approved terminology. For English output, agree target-language production and review at the selected level.
See language checks and published projects →The published rate card distinguishes the Japanese and Korean Chinese-linguist option from the standard L1–L4 levels. For English ⇄ European languages, that lower-cost option is not offered. Confirm the direction, translator suitability and review requirements rather than using nationality as a quality measure.
Audio-visual
USD per minute of source media. Two figures per cell: source without subtitles / source with subtitles — an existing subtitle track can reduce transcription work. Confirm timing, subtitle quality and the required output before commissioning.
| Language | Transcribe + Translate | Voice-over | Subtitling | Transcription |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | $28 / $18 | $33 / $23 | $20 / $19 | $19 / $16 |
| Japanese · Korean | $37 / $23 | $33 / $29 | $24 / $19 | $32 / $27 |
| German · French · Russian | $48 / $40 | $48 / $40 | $30 / $23 | $35 / $30 |
| Spanish · Italian | $51 / $44 | $51 / $44 | $33 / $24 | $38 / $32 |
| Portuguese · Arabic | $55 / $50 | $55 / $50 | $36 / $27 | $41 / $38 |
What to confirm in your written quotation
- Project management and a named point of contact
- Approved glossary and reference material to use
- Required office formats and bilingual output
- NDA and handling requirements agreed before sensitive files
- Desktop publishing for InDesign, complex PDF or full-page graphics
- Rush delivery outside standard turnaround
- On-site or remote interpreting
- Languages and large programmes not listed above
- Published text rates are per 1,000 source words; confirm the count and any character conversion
- Agree whether repetitions and approved translation-memory matches change the billable volume
- Audio-visual rates are per source minute; confirm rounding and the production scope
Compare scope as well as price
These existing case records show different document requirements. Their scope is evidence of the work described, not a price or turnaround promise for your project.
SMIC (Semiconductor Manufacturing International)
English ⇄ ChineseCorporate reporting and disclosure documentation, delivered across successive annual cycles.
Read the project scope →
NIPRO Medical (Hefei)
Chinese → EnglishMedical-device registration files and technical specifications, in volume.
Read the project scope →
Shining 3D
Chinese ⇄ English interpretingChinese–English simultaneous interpretation.
Read the project scope →Before you compare quotations
Do these rates apply to Chinese into every listed language?
No. The table is for English into and out of the language shown. Chinese into French, German or another non-English language needs an individual quotation. English ⇄ Chinese has its own published row.
Is a calculation from this table a formal quotation?
No. A rate multiplied by source volume is a translation baseline. The written quotation confirms the count, language direction, service level, formatting, additional work, schedule and commercial terms.
Does a lower price include the same review as L4?
No. L1–L4 have different staffing and intended uses. L1 is for internal reference and does not include certification. Match review depth to the document purpose, then compare quotations on the same scope.
Can I check a budget before sharing confidential files?
Yes. The online estimator counts supported files in your browser without uploading them. For a formal quotation, agree any required NDA and handling conditions before sending sensitive material. Scans and image text may need manual assessment.
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