English–Korean
“living expenses” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsaenghwalbi
Example
이번 달 생활비가 부족해요.i beon tal saeng hwal bi ga pu jo kae yo
I don't have enough for this month's living expenses.
How to say “living expenses” in Korean
“Living expenses” in Korean is 생활비 (saenghwalbi).
The money that regularly goes toward keeping everyday life running.
Example sentences with 생활비
알바를 해서 생활비를 보태고 있어요.al ba reul hae seo saeng hwal bi reul po tae go i sseo yo
I am working part-time to help cover my living expenses.
Tips for using 생활비
- It refers to money going out, not money coming in, so rent, food, and utilities can all be part of it.