Adjektiv

kostengünstig

Translation

more cost-effective, cheaper, more affordable, more economical

Wir suchen nach einer kostengünstigeren Lösung.

We are looking for a more cost-effective solution.

Dieser Plan ist kostengünstiger als der alte.

This plan is cheaper than the old one.

[Adjective] + [Noun] (attributive) more cost-effective ... We need a more cost-effective method.

[Noun] + to be + [Adjective] (predicative) ... is more cost-effective This method is more cost-effective.

Synonyms: billig (cheap), preiswert (good value); Antonyms: teuer (expensive), kostspielig (costly)

Composed of 'Kosten' (costs) and 'günstig' (favourable). Literally means 'favourable in terms of cost'.

Think of it as 'good for your costs'. The '-günstig' part implies a favourable or advantageous situation.