standard of living
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Hepi said last year that students needed £61,000 over the course of a three-year degree in order to have a "minimum socially acceptable standard of living" - and that's excluding tuition fees.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
A recent report suggested more than three-quarters of workers are set to miss out on a moderate standard of living in later life.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
They argue consumers are just running in place; higher inflation means their standard of living isn’t getting any better.
From MarketWatch ● May 16, 2026
Officials said they would use this additional fiscal firepower on measures to raise the country’s standard of living, and help households deal with pocketbook strains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
The relatively high standard of living that she can now enjoy— enough for a small apartment and car in Bangalore—is good for America as well.
From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman
