You've found a good price and want to say so. But "cheap" can sound like poor quality, so you need words that praise the price, not insult the thing.
Way 1 · best default
The price is lower than usual, or you get extra for it. Fine for shops, contracts and offers.
Examples
Two months free? That's a good deal.
Return flights for ninety pounds? That's a good deal.
In a conversation
A: They're giving me unlimited data for half price for a year.
B: That's a good deal. I'd take it.
Way 2 · calm and fair
The price is fair, not too high. Calm and polite, so it's good at work or with a seller.
Examples
Forty pounds for a full service? That's very reasonable.
Thanks for the quote. That's very reasonable, so let's go ahead.
Common mistake
Not: That's very cheap.
Say: That's very reasonable.
Said about someone's price, "cheap" can sound like poor quality. "Reasonable" praises the price, not the product.
Way 3 · worth the money
Not always cheap, but you get a lot for what you pay: quality, size or extras.
Examples
It's not cheap, but it's good value for what you get.
I'd try that gym. It's good value, with the pool and classes included.
Common mistake
Not: It's a good value for money.
Say: It's good value for money.
In British English there's no "a" here. Americans often say "a good value", though.
Way 4 · happy find
You're pleased: you got something for much less than it's worth, often in a sale or at a market.
Examples
Five pounds for this lamp? What a bargain.
She got the sofa for half price. What a bargain!
In a conversation
A: These boots were sixty, and I got them for fifteen in the sale.
B: What a bargain! Are there any left in my size?
Way 5 · so cheap it's crazy
The price is so low it almost feels like you're taking it for free. Excited and a bit playful.
Examples
A designer coat for eight pounds? That's a steal.
A two-bed flat this close to town at that price? That's a steal.
Read the moment, then choose the way that fits it best.
Pick one and practise it in a real conversation. Save the ones you want to remember.
