Meanings

waste of money

production cost

charge for a meal (usu. at school)

purchasing expense

party expenses

household expenses

debt-servicing costs

cost-effectiveness

consumer confidence index

local consumption tax

assistance funding system

association membership fees (neighborhood, residents, etc.)

loan for consumption

sunk cost

Consumer Affairs Agency

advocacy of consumer rights (product safety, accurate labelling, etc.)

non-operating expense

continuing expenditure

consumption of goods (as opposed to services)

consumption of services (as opposed to goods)