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How much should a translator charge?
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Posted by: joelunchbox

i am visiting Moscow in February. One of her co-workers is an english translator. We don't know what the going rate is. Does anyone have an idea about what we should offer her? Any guidelines, etc are appreciated also.

Posted by: clever1

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Originally Posted by joelunchbox

i am visiting Moscow in February. One of her co-workers is an english translator. We don't know what the going rate is. Does anyone have an idea about what we should offer her? Any guidelines, etc are appreciated also.

I think in Moscow its about $10 an hour, but I might be wrong, I was quoted $5 an hour in Kharkov.

John

Posted by: Spakoyna

When I was in Moscow in 2003 and 2004 The rates I was charged were $10 per hour for the 1st 2 hours,then $5 per hour for more than 2 hours plus her transportation and food.

Posted by: Hostile_hostage

The Agency I am with charges $50 a day or $8 per hour. Guess these rates are reasonable. You could also invest in a pocket language translator to reduce the hours you will pay for an interprter.

Posted by: cedarwind

H.H. What agency is that if you do not mind?

I am going in April/May to see my GF who lives just south of Moscow (Zhukovsky) and she speaks very little English and I speak very little Russian thus I need to hire a translator for at least part of each day.

I told her if need be we can draw picture!!!! It could be fun!!!!

To Bad my Phone translater did not work for $10 an hour.

Posted by: BradIL

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Originally Posted by joelunchbox

Bid it out, and find out! Seeks quotes before you go!!!

Posted by: Hostile_hostage

This Agency only covers one town 'Chernivtsy' in the Ukraine. It isn't a 'National' one.
Try this site http://freepersonals.ru as it also has a forum which will give you help with translation. Also you can purchase actual 'voice' electronic translators. Check them out on eBay!