living standard

American  

noun

1. standard of living.

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Etymology

Origin of living standard

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

If you get a salary increase this year that just about keeps pace with rising prices, your living standard is exactly the same, even though your paycheque is bigger.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2024

UAW leadership is demanding living standard improvements, the elimination of the two-tiered employment system as well as a historic 40% wage increase.

From Washington Times • Aug. 16, 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

But she should always remember the girl who is not living at home, and should feel that it is her duty not to lower this girl's wages below a living standard.

From The Canadian Girl at Work A Book of Vocational Guidance by Willison, Marjory MacMurchy, Lady