living standard

American  

noun

1. standard of living.

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Etymology

Origin of living standard

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

It suggested the cost of a minimum retirement living standard for a one-person household has decreased by £1,000 a year to £13,400.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025

But UAW President Shawn Fain says that it’s necessary to maintain a decent living standard for union workers.

From Washington Times • Aug. 8, 2023

Despite efforts to align income, employees in former East Germany still make less money and have a lower living standard.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2023

"Our living standard has come down over the last few years due to rising prices, while income remains stagnant," said Raghavendra Gadag, 39, a transporter, who had come to the Congress meeting.

From Reuters • Oct. 15, 2022

A first step in improving the living standard took the form of an upward adjustment in the lowest wage brackets and a broadening of social security provisions.

From Area Handbook for Bulgaria by Baluyut, Violeta D.