Price vs. Value — What's the Difference?
By Tayyaba Rehman & Fiza Rafique — Published on October 6, 2023
Price is the monetary cost of something, while value represents its importance, worth, or utility in relation to its cost.
Difference Between Price and Value
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Key Differences
Price and value, while related, signify different aspects of a product or service. Price is the specific amount of money required to purchase an item. It's an objective figure set by sellers, which buyers must pay or agree upon to acquire the said item. On the other hand, value is more subjective and encompasses the perceived worth or utility an individual derives from a product or service.
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To illustrate further, consider artwork. An art piece might have a price tag of $100, but the value it holds for an individual might be far greater due to personal significance, aesthetics, or potential investment appreciation. Conversely, another person might see little value in the same piece, even if they acknowledge its price.
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Price can change due to market fluctuations, discounts, or strategic decisions. For instance, a store might reduce the price of seasonal items after the season ends. However, the value of these items might remain consistent for those who find utility or importance in them regardless of the season.
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Lastly, it's worth noting that while price can often influence perceived value—the assumption being that higher-priced items are of better quality—this isn't always the case. An item might be high-priced but offer little value, and vice versa.
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On the contrary, value can differ from person to person based on individual preferences, needs, or circumstances. What holds immense value for one might have little or no value for another. For instance, a high-price branded handbag might have value for someone seeking luxury and status, while another might prioritize functionality over the brand, perceiving less value in it.
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Definition
Monetary cost of something.
Importance, worth, or utility of something in relation to cost.
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Tangibility
Quantifiable and concrete.
Subjective and varies person to person.
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Changeability
Can fluctuate with market conditions.
Depends on personal perception, needs, or circumstances.
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Influence
Set by sellers or market conditions.
Influenced by individual preferences or perceptions.
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Dependency
Can be independent of value.
Can be influenced by price but isn't solely dependent on it.
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Definitions
Price
A sum of money asked or given for something.
The ticket price for the concert was deemed reasonable.
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Value
The significance, worth, or importance of something.
The value of education cannot be understated.
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Price
The unfavorable outcome of an action.
He paid the price for his carelessness.
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Value
The monetary worth of something in the market.
The value of the property has appreciated over the years.
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Value
The principles or standards of a person.
She holds strong family values.
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Price
An amount agreed upon in exchange for something.
They agreed on a price for the antique vase.
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Value
An amount, as of goods, services, or money, considered to be a fair and suitable equivalent for something else; a fair price or return.
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Price
The cost in terms of other goods or services.
The price of success often involves hard work.
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Price
The amount as of money or goods, asked for or given in exchange for something else.
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Value
Worth in usefulness or importance to the possessor; utility or merit
The value of an education.
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Price
The cost at which something is obtained
Believes that the price of success is hard work.
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Value
Often values A principle or standard, as of behavior, that is considered important or desirable
"The speech was a summons back to the patrician values of restraint and responsibility" (Jonathan Alter).
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Price
A reward offered for the capture or killing of a person
A felon with a price on his head.
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Price
To fix or establish a price for
Shoes that are priced at sixty dollars.
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Price
(transitive) To determine the monetary value of (an item); to put a price on.
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Value
To rate according to relative estimate of worth or desirability; evaluate
Valued health above money.
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Value
Of or relating to the practice of investing in individual securities that, according to some fundamental measure, such as book value, appear to be relatively less expensive than comparable securities.
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Price
The sum or amount of money at which a thing is valued, or the value which a seller sets on his goods in market; that for which something is bought or sold, or offered for sale; equivalent in money or other means of exchange; current value or rate paid or demanded in market or in barter; cost.
We can afford no more at such a price.
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Value
The quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable.
The Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world.
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Price
Value; estimation; excellence; worth.
Her price is far above rubies.
New treasures still, of countless price.
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Value
(uncountable) The degree of importance given to something.
The value of my children's happiness is second only to that of my wife.
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Price
Reward; recompense; as, the price of industry.
'T is the price of toil,The knave deserves it when he tills the soil.
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Value
That which is valued or highly esteemed, such as one's morals, morality, or belief system.
He does not share his parents' values.
Family values
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Value
The amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else.
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Value
(music) The relative duration of a musical note.
The value of a crotchet is twice that of a quaver.
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Value
(arts) The relative darkness or lightness of a color in (a specific area of) a painting etc.
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Price
The amount of money needed to purchase something;
The price of gasoline
He got his new car on excellent terms
How much is the damage?
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Value
Any definite numerical quantity or other mathematical object, determined by being measured, computed, or otherwise defined.
The exact value of pi cannot be represented in decimal notation.
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Price
The property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold);
The fluctuating monetary value of gold and silver
He puts a high price on his services
He couldn't calculate the cost of the collection
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Value
Precise meaning; import.
The value of a word; the value of a legal instrument
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Price
Value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something;
The cost in human life was enormous
The price of success is hard work
What price glory?
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Value
(in the plural) The valuable ingredients to be obtained by treating a mass or compound; specifically, the precious metals contained in rock, gravel, etc.
The vein carries good values.
The values on the hanging walls
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Price
A reward for helping to catch a criminal;
The cattle thief has a price on his head
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Value
To estimate the value of; judge the worth of something.
I will have the family jewels valued by a professional.
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Value
To fix or determine the value of; assign a value to, as of jewelry or art work.
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Value
To regard highly; think much of; place importance upon.
Gold was valued highly among the Romans.
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Price
Ascertain or learn the price of;
Have you priced personal computers lately?
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Value
The property or aggregate properties of a thing by which it is rendered useful or desirable, or the degree of such property or sum of properties; worth; excellence; utility; importance.
Ye are all physicians of no value.
Ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Cæsar is well acquainted with your virtue,And therefore sets this value on your life.
Before events shall have decided on the value of the measures.
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Value
Worth estimated by any standard of purchasing power, especially by the market price, or the amount of money agreed upon as an equivalent to the utility and cost of anything.
An article may be possessed of the highest degree of utility, or power to minister to our wants and enjoyments, and may be universally made use of, without possessing exchangeable value.
Value is the power to command commodities generally.
Value is the generic term which expresses power in exchange.
His design was not to pay him the value of his pictures, because they were above any price.
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Value
Precise signification; import; as, the value of a word; the value of a legal instrument
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Value
Esteem; regard.
My relation to the person was so near, and my value for him so great
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Value
The relative length or duration of a tone or note, answering to quantity in prosody; thus, a quarter note [ ] has the value of two eighth notes [ ].
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Value
In an artistical composition, the character of any one part in its relation to other parts and to the whole; - often used in the plural; as, the values are well given, or well maintained.
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Value
That property of a color by which it is distinguished as bright or dark; luminosity.
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Value
Any particular quantitative determination; as, a function's value for some special value of its argument.
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Value
The valuable ingredients to be obtained by treatment from any mass or compound; specif., the precious metals contained in rock, gravel, or the like; as, the vein carries good values; the values on the hanging walls.
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Value
To estimate the value, or worth, of; to rate at a certain price; to appraise; to reckon with respect to number, power, importance, etc.
The mind doth value every moment.
The queen is valued thirty thousand strong.
The king must take it ill,That he's so slightly valued in his messenger.
Neither of them valued their promises according to rules of honor or integrity.
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Value
To rate highly; to have in high esteem; to hold in respect and estimation; to appreciate; to prize; as, to value one for his works or his virtues.
Which of the dukes he values most.
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Value
To raise to estimation; to cause to have value, either real or apparent; to enhance in value.
Some value themselves to their country by jealousies of the crown.
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Value
To be worth; to be equal to in value.
The peace between the French and us not valuesThe cost that did conclude it.
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Value
A numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed;
The value assigned was 16 milliseconds
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Value
The quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable;
The Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world
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Value
The amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else;
He tried to estimate the value of the produce at normal prices
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Value
Relative darkness or lightness of a color;
I establish the colors and principal values by organizing the painting into three values--dark, medium...and light
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Value
An ideal accepted by some individual or group;
He has old-fashioned values
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Value
Fix or determine the value of; assign a value to;
Value the jewelry and art work in the estate
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Value
Regard highly; think much of;
I respect his judgement
We prize his creativity
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Value
Place a value on; judge the worth of something;
I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional
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Value
Estimate the value of;
How would you rate his chances to become President?
Gold was rated highly among the Romans
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Value
The utility or usefulness of something.
The nutritional value of the meal was impressive.
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Value
A fair return or equivalent in goods or services.
He received good value for his money.
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FAQs
Does a high price guarantee high value?
Not necessarily. High price might indicate quality or rarity, but perceived value varies among individuals.
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Is price always monetary?
While price usually refers to a monetary amount, it can also indicate a cost in terms of other goods, services, or consequences.
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Can a low-priced item have high value?
Absolutely, an item's price doesn't necessarily determine its value, which is often subjective.
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How does branding influence price and value?
Branding can elevate price due to perceived prestige, and it can influence perceived value based on reputation or association.
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Can value be measured in money?
While value can sometimes be expressed monetarily, it often encompasses intangible aspects like significance or utility.
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Why might two people perceive the value of the same item differently?
Individual preferences, needs, and experiences can influence the perceived value of an item.
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Can cultural or societal factors influence value?
Absolutely. Societal norms, trends, or cultural values can greatly influence the perceived value of items or experiences.
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Can the value of something change over time?
Yes, the value of items or experiences can change based on personal circumstances, societal shifts, or other factors.
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Can intangible items have a price and value?
Yes, experiences, services, or digital goods can have both a price and value.
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How does demand affect price and value?
High demand can drive up the price, and it might influence perceived value, but they don't always move in tandem.
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Does the price of an item always reflect its value?
Not always. While price might reflect cost, rarity, or demand, value is often subjective and individualistic.
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Is price always fixed?
No, prices can fluctuate due to market conditions, promotions, or negotiations.
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Do vintage or antique items always have a higher price and value?
While they might fetch higher prices due to rarity, their value can still be subjective, depending on individual preferences.
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Can one's personal values affect the perceived value of an item?
Yes, personal principles or standards can influence how one values different items or experiences.
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Author Spotlight
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
