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TOPIK 2noun

생활비

saenghwalbi

생활비가 · 생활비를

living expenses, cost of living

Example

서울은 다른 도시보다 생활비가 많이 들어요.

Living expenses in Seoul are higher than in other cities.

Word parts

생 live활 lively비 cost

Literally 'living cost'. -비 = cost or fee: 교통비, 식비.

Good to know

Costs 'go into' something with 들다: 생활비가 많이 들어요.