unit cost

American  

noun

1. the cost of a specified unit of a product or service.

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unit cost British  

noun

1. the actual cost of producing one article

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Example Sentences

While unit costs are far more expensive, satellites offer much cheaper coverage for larger areas.

From MarketWatch

But the airline maintained its unit cost outlook for the quarter.

From Reuters

The Blade 14 isn’t a cheap system — our test unit costs $2,199.99 — and many folks may justifiably want a bigger screen for that price.

From The Verge

But the lower unit cost comes largely as a result of the fact that the Defense Department is buying more of them and spending more on the program on the whole.

From Seattle Times

A single Stretch unit costs $17,950 — still expensive when compared to the consumer market but a bargain for academics and researchers.

From The Verge