物価の上昇につれて、生活費も高くなった。
As prices rose, the cost of living also became higher.
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It is said that the cost of living in Tokyo is high.
政府は生活費を補助している。
The government is providing assistance for living expenses.
最近では、生活費を補うために共働きをする夫婦が増えています。
Recently, the number of dual-income couples working to supplement their living expenses is increasing.
生活費を切り詰めるために、外食を控えることにした。
In order to cut down on living expenses, I decided to refrain from eating out.
毎月の生活費を切り詰めて、なんとか海外旅行の資金を拈出した。
I cut down on my monthly living expenses and somehow managed to squeeze out the funds for an overseas trip.
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Refers to the money needed to pay for food, housing, and other basic needs.
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