Rates card for translation services
Factors
Our charges depend on:
- the type of text (technical/general/legal etc.)
- the language combination
- the deadline
- the source file type and desired target file type (Word doc, Excel, Powerpoint, EPS Illustrator, Freehand etc.)
Language groups
Some languages are more expensive than others, so we divide them into groups as follows:
Gp. A - English
Gp. B - Major European languages ie French, German, Spanish, Italian.
Gp. C - Other Europeans e.g. Dutch, Scandinavian languages, Czech, Polish, Russian etc.
Gp. D - Chinese (both written in Traditional and Simplified characters), Japanese and Korean.
Gp. E - Other World Languages e.g. Thai, Arabic, Hebrew.
Rates indication
| Source Language | Target Language | Turnaround | Price Range (per 100 source words in New Zealand Dollars) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A - English | B - Major Euros | Generally 2000 words a day | $28 - $36 |
| A - English | C - Other Euros | Generally 2000 words a day | $35 - $43 |
| A - English | D - Chinese, Japanese and Korean | Generally 1000 words a day | $38 - $46 |
| A - English | E - Other languages | Generally 2000 words a day | $40 - $48 |
| B - Major Euros | A - English | Generally 2000 words a day | $25 - $31 |
| C - Other Euros | A - English | Generally 2000 words a day | $35 - $43 |
| D - Chinese, Japanese and Korean | A - English | Generally 2500 characters a day** | $38 - $46 |
| E - Other languages | A - English | Please send us your document | $40 - $48 |
Notes to fee structure:
- our minimum charge is $120.
- prices for translation between languages other than English are available on request.
- all prices quoted exclude GST, which is payable by all those based in New Zealand. Individuals and companies outside New Zealand do not have to pay GST.
- ** generally, for every word in English, the equivalent translation will have 1.6 characters.
Round-the-world service!
This service guarantees we will return you up to 500 words between English and French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Portuguese (in both directions) within 24 hours of order. There is a $50 premium for this service. Normally translations take a minimum of two working days from order.
Payment
Payment can be made by:
- Credit or debit card
- International bank transfer
- Paypal
- Cheque
- International draft
Please note we only accept work from new clients when payment is assured, either by credit card or with a signed contract/purchase order.
How to order
You can obtain a quote for translation or order translation services online by launching the New Lingo order system.If you have any difficult with our system or would like to be contacted about your requirements, please get in touch with New Lingo through our contact form.
Please note there may be a change in price if the document submitted does not correspond to the document you submit. Our base currency is the New Zealand dollar but we accept payments in all currencies.