Cost (How Much?)

Cost is a semantic frame question type that answers 'how much does X cost?' and requires specific numerical data with context. AI Search favors exact amounts over generalities ('expensive', 'affordable') because content with numbers is cited 4.5x more often than general statements. Cost questions are among the most frequently searched query types and regularly generate sub-queries in fan-out. Key answer elements include price range, currency, factors affecting the price, and data freshness date.

For example: 'Lease payment on a car worth 150,000 PLN is 2,000–3,500 PLN net monthly, depending on down payment (0–30%) and term (24–60 months), as of Q1 2026.' In practice, always provide 'from–to' ranges instead of single amounts, add data freshness dates (Content Freshness), and list 2–3 price-shaping factors — this builds answer completeness and lowers Cost of Retrieval. Cost questions are especially important in YMYL industries, where users need specific numbers to make decisions.