Translation Rates & Translation Cost Calculator

How much does an English to Dutch translation cost per word, and what are the hourly translation rates for a Dutch translator in 2024?

Translations are charged on a transparent per-word basis. The total translation cost depends on the volume, subject matter, and requested delivery deadline of the project.

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Dutch Translation Rates

The following rates are basic rates for standard translation and Dutch language services. Request a no obligation quote to get a price quote tailored to your project.

Service	Language	Unit price
Translation	English > Dutch	€0.11 per word
Technical Translation	English > Dutch	€0.12 - 0.14 per word
Proofreading	Dutch	€0.03 per word / hourly rate
Revision	English > Dutch	€0,035 per word / hourly rate
Pre-editing	Dutch	€0,035 per word
Transcreation	English > Dutch	€65 per hour
PDF Translation	English > Dutch	Surcharge OCR & DTP work
General Hourly Rate		€40
Minimum Charge		€40

All rates quoted exclude Dutch VAT (21%). Payment is due 21 days after the invoice date.

Calculate the Total Translation Costs

Now that you know the translation rates per word and per hour, let's find out how much your project will cost in total.

Use the price calculator above to instantly get a price, turnaround, and delivery estimate, or follow the next steps to manually calculate the price.

Manually Calculate the Total Translation Price

The per word translation rates listed above enable you to calculate a ballpark figure for the total cost of your Dutch translation project. Simply multiply the number of words in your document with the quoted unit price. If needed, use a currency converter to convert euros into dollars, pounds or other currencies.

What is Included in the Translation Rate?

In order to understand and compare the total project pricing, you need to know exactly what the service entails.

The project fee includes the following:

Dutch translation in source file layout and format
Meticulous Quality Assurance process
Second correction round at no extra cost
Translation memory on file for any additional work
Optional proprietary term base

These are the benefits of investing in a high-quality Dutch translation. Don't take my word for it – go ahead and assess the quality of the following case study yourself.

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How To Order a Translation Quote

To request a quote, please fill out the request form and receive an itemized quotation tailored to your needs based on the translation rate. Your price estimate may be lower if your job is not bound to a strict and tight deadline.

Normally, you will receive your quote within the hour during office hours in the Netherlands.
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Payment Options

Alternative Payment Methods

In addition to paying by bank transfer, BlacKKite offers the following alternative payment methods for its high-quality Dutch editing, proofreading and translation services:

PayPal
Bitcoin (BTC)
Ether (ETH)

All applicable fees will be added to the total invoice amount. Get in touch for more details about paying with crypto coins.

Translation Price/Quality Ratio

BlacKKite offers services with an excellent price/quality ratio.

My prices are in line with the average translation rates per word charged for the English to Dutch language pair by the translator community on ProZ, the leading online workplace for professional translators and interpreters.

If you are just looking for a bargain, you might want to consider other suppliers.

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Thank you very much for your professional & prompt aid in servicing our client's needs.

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How to Save on Translation Costs

What are the best ways to save money on translation?
Here are 4 money-saving tips:

Ensure that your text is proofread and suitable for publication
Create a clear translation brief
Specify the exact scope (some items may remain untranslated)
Pick a top-notch translator

Proper preparation for the translation process will ultimately save you time and money!

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The prospect was very happy with your Dutch translation!

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The Five Cs of Freelancing

Five reasons why a freelance translator might be a better fit for your translation project than a translation agency.

Control: by removing the intermediary, businesses can communicate more effectively and efficiently with their translator and build a working relationship.
Commitment: as their own success depends on the success of their clients, freelance translators are engaged with every project.
Confidentiality: your sensitive data is shared with only one trusted translator.
Consistency: working with the same freelancer ensures consistent use of terminology and style.
Cost: the overhead translation costs of an independent translator are much lower compared to agencies.

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Human or Machine Translator?

Are you considering using a machine translator instead of a human translator because of its favorable price and speed?

Remember that Google values authentic, original, engaging, and expert content, which is why it prefers high-quality human translation. When comparing the two, make sure to add the following factors to the equation:

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