standard of living

Example Sentences

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Here, the standard of living refers to the ability to afford goods and services as well as carry out household tasks and manage finances.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Faster growth improves the standard of living, increases wealth, reduces inflation and generates more tax revenue for debt-ridden governments, among many positives.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

While that is undeniably an important factor, we know other expats here in Cuenca sharing a similar standard of living whose budgets far exceed ours.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 2, 2026

Few displaced workers received help making the transition to new jobs, and many suffered a decline in their standard of living, laying the foundation for an era of populist resentment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

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