die Lebenshaltung
Translation
cost of living, livelihood, way of life
Examples
Die Lebenshaltung ist in Großstädten sehr hoch.
The cost of living is very high in big cities.
Er bestreitet seine Lebenshaltung mit zwei Jobs.
He earns his livelihood with two jobs.
Grammar Patterns
((the Lebenshaltung)) is high/low the cost of living is high/low Die Lebenshaltung ist in Großstädten sehr hoch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Lebensunterhalt, Lebensstil; Antonyms: N/A
Etymology
Composed of 'Leben' (life) and 'Haltung' (maintenance, posture). It signifies the 'maintenance of life'.
Memory Tips
Visualize 'holding' onto your 'life' by paying for necessities, which links to 'cost of living'.