Not as much as litigation! Not as expensive as a supplier that you can no longer deal with! Not as expensive as a family where the communication between divorced parents has broken down!
Mediators charge fees for their work. This may be an hourly fee reflecting their experience and expertise, or it may be a set fee for a pre-agreed number of mediation sessions. Fees per hour usually range from HKD2,000 to HKD20,000 you should discuss this with your mediator when you are selecting a mediator for your dispute. The cost of continuing to be in conflict, or of litigating a case can be significantly more than any amount paid to a mediator.