Meanings

sign-up fee

consumer contract

consumption rebound after a period of subdued demand (e.g. because of COVID-19 restrictions)

cost-benefit ratio

mass consumption

consumer affairs center

including consumption tax

repair fee

collection fee

expense ratio

fuel cost adjustment (system)

(monthly) electricity (or gas) usage charge (calculated using the adjusted unit rate)

water, power and heating cost

labor expenses

consumer behavior

medical treatment at one's own expense

compensation (e.g. for participating in a clinical trial)

maintenance costs

campaign fund