cost of living

Definitions

General Science

  • noun the level of prices of the basic necessities of life such as food, clothing, shelter and fuel

Accounting

  • noun money which has to be paid for basic items such as food, heating or rent

Economics

  • The cost of a representative bundle of goods and services in consumption, usually as measured by the consumer price index.
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