This is the 6183rd most frequent Swedish word.
kostas
"Kostas" is not a Swedish word; it may be a proper name or a misspelling.
Here, 'kostar' is used to indicate the monetary expense associated with renovating the house.
Huset kostar mycket pengar att renovera.
The house costs a lot of money to renovate.
In this sentence, 'kostar' is used to ask about the monetary charge for parking.
Vad kostar det att parkera här?
How much does it cost to park here?
Here, 'kosta' is used to express the potential expense of renovations, suggesting variable costs in comparison to initial estimates.