die Lebensunterhaltungskost
Translation
cost of living, subsistence cost
Examples
Die Lebensunterhaltungskost ist in der Stadt sehr hoch.
The cost of living is very high in the city.
Grammar Patterns
to cover the cost of living He works hard to cover the cost of living.
Similar Words
Lebenshaltungskosten (much more common)
Etymology
From 'Leben' (life) + 'Unterhaltung' (maintenance/subsistence) + 'Kost' (cost/food).
Memory Tips
This is a very rare word. The standard term is 'Lebenshaltungskosten'. Think of it as the 'cost' (Kost) for 'life's maintenance' (Lebensunterhaltung).