cost of living noun
plural costs of living [count] : the amount of money that is required in a particular area or society to pay for the basic things that people need (such as food, clothing, and housing)
▪ The city has one of the highest costs of living in the world. — usually singular ▪ Every year or so, we get a pay raise to compensate for the rising cost of living. ▪ The cost of living is much higher in that area.
▪ The city has one of the highest costs of living in the world. — usually singular ▪ Every year or so, we get a pay raise to compensate for the rising cost of living. ▪ The cost of living is much higher in that area.
