Loanword from English, used in business, travel, and everyday contexts to describe something inexpensive or budget-friendly.
この航空会社はローコストで人気がある。
This airline is popular for its low cost.
ローコストな住宅を探している。
I'm looking for low-cost housing.
Variant with a middle dot; less common in everyday writing.
Borrowed from English 'low cost'.