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cost of living
n.
  1. The average cost of the basic necessities of life, such as food, shelter, and clothing.
  2. The cost of basic necessities as defined by an accepted standard.
cost-of-living cost'-of-liv'ing (kôst'əv-lĭv'ĭng) adj.

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