erillishinnat
Erillishinnat, meaning separate prices in Finnish, refers to a pricing practice where the price of goods or services is presented as distinct line items rather than as a single bundled price. The approach is used in various sectors, including retail, services, hospitality, and procurement, to show the cost of individual components such as delivery, installation, warranties, or optional add-ons alongside the base product price.
In practice, erillishinnat allow consumers to see the cost of each element separately. For example, a consumer
The main rationale for erillishinnat is price transparency and flexibility. They enable easier comparison of products
However, the approach can complicate total cost perception if mandatory add-ons or compulsory fees are not
Regulatory and consumer-protection considerations emphasize clear disclosure of all costs before purchase and avoid misleading representations.
See also: itemized pricing, price transparency, bundled pricing.