the basic necessities of life — clothing, food, and shelter; the foundations of daily living.
まずは衣食住が整っていないと安心して暮らせない。
First of all, without clothing, food, and shelter in order, you can't live with peace of mind.
福祉政策は低所得者の衣食住を守ることを目的にしている。
Welfare policies aim to protect the clothing, food, and housing of low-income people.
新しい仕事で給料が上がり、ようやく衣食住に余裕が出てきた。
With a raise at the new job, I finally have some leeway for food, clothing, and housing.