the cost of living
noun /ðə ˌkɒst əv ˈlɪvɪŋ/
/ðə ˌkɔːst əv ˈlɪvɪŋ/
[singular]- the amount of money that people need to pay for food, clothing and somewhere to live
- a steady rise in the cost of living
- Despite the high cost of living, London is a great place to live.
Extra Examples- The cost of living has risen sharply in the last year.
- sharp rises in the cost of living
- Inflation is pushing up the cost of living beyond our reach.