The translation and interpretation rates charged by Contesto comply with the standards set out by the Interpreters’ and Translators’ Association, DÜV. Depending on the type of document, translation orders are charged by the line (e.g. Word documents) or by the hour (e.g. Excel tables or PowerPoint presentations).
For each order, a more or less accurate quote will be submitted (with a 15% margin from the initially estimated cost).
| Rate per line* | CHF 3 – 4.50 depending on the technicality of the text. |
| Hourly rate | CHF 90 – 120 for drafting, adaptation and proofreading orders. |
| Urgent translations | A 50% surcharge may be applied for orders over 5 pages per working day. |
| Discounts | With large texts or regular orders, we sometimes offer discounts. |
| * A standard line consists of 55 characters including spaces, calculated on the basis of the target text | |
| Simultaneous interpretation | CHF 1,200 per interpreter/day (up to 6 hours, min. CHF 1,200) |
| Liaison interpretation | CHF 300 up to 2 hours CHF 150 per additional hour |
| Additional expenses (daily allowances, travel expenses, accommodation expenses, etc.) to be defined together with the quote. | |
