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 electronics retailer might display a base price for a television plus separate prices for delivery, installation, and an extended warranty. In hotels or software licensing, separate prices may be shown for room rate, taxes, services, or support.

The main rationale for erillishinnat is price transparency and flexibility. They enable easier comparison of products and configurations and allow customers to decide which components are worth including. They can also aid budgeting and cost management in procurement by presenting a clear cost breakdown of each item or service.

However, the approach can complicate total cost perception if mandatory add-ons or compulsory fees are not clearly disclosed. Critics argue that itemized pricing may obscure the final price, while proponents emphasize that clarity depends on how transparently the components are presented and whether the total price is clearly communicated.

Regulatory and consumer-protection considerations emphasize clear disclosure of all costs before purchase and avoid misleading representations. Erillishinnat are most effective when consumers can readily compute the final price and compare alternatives.

See also: itemized pricing, price transparency, bundled pricing.