Cost Of Living

B1 8+

Collocations of cost of living

high cost of living
Frequency: 80 %

Living in the city comes with a high cost of living.

increasing cost of living
Frequency: 75 %

The increasing cost of living is making it difficult for families to make ends meet.

rising cost of living
Frequency: 70 %

The government needs to address the issue of the rising cost of living.

affordable cost of living
Frequency: 60 %

Many people are moving to smaller towns for a more affordable cost of living.

standard cost of living
Frequency: 45 %

The company provides its employees with a standard cost of living allowance.

Idiomatic Expressions for cost of living

  • Phrase: struggle with the cost of living
    Meaning: to have difficulty affording basic necessities due to high expenses and low income
    Usage: Many families in the city are struggling with the cost of living, as housing prices continue to soar.