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Differentiate cost of living from the standard of living.



















COST OF LIVING



STANDARD OF LIVING



• It is the cost that will be incurred to maintain a certain level and ease of living in a particular region.



• It is the measure of how any particular region is wealthy and comfortable in their material wealth and necessities.



• It is measured using Cost of Living and Purchasing Power Parity Indices.



• It is measured in a combination of many factors like poverty level, real income, housing facilities, employment, education, and life expectancy.



• It can vary within a particular country or region.



• It is calculated for a particular country or region.




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