1The degree of wealth or comfort of an individual, household, or society, typically judged by income, housing, education, healthcare, and similar factors.
この国の生活水準はここ20年で大きく向上した。
The standard of living in this country has improved greatly over the past 20 years.
収入が増えても物価上昇で必ずしも生活水準は上がらない。
Even if income rises, inflation means the standard of living doesn't necessarily improve.
留学中、生活水準の違いに驚いた。
I was surprised by the differences in standards of living while studying abroad.