standard of living

Example Sentences

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"My costs go up, my bills go up and my standard of living goes down," says Sir Dieter.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

In his opening speech last week, Kim vowed to boost the country's economy and people's standard of living, which he described as "heavy and urgent historic tasks".

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Catholics there were unhappy with their fate, even if, in the postwar period, they enjoyed a better standard of living than their coreligionists in the south.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

Some people are now returning to the area after stints in more expensive regions—in some cases bringing their salaries with them and immediately improving their standard of living.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

He was almost always hungry, but that skillful hunter the cat kept him provided with food which, while scarcely ever satisfying, was adequate by his new standard of living.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford