équipements de confort

15:49 Jan 9, 2010 

I think that it is important to be able to distinguish between the sort of criticism that is trying to tease out the best way of translating a word or phrase to help the Asker and the community of answerers/KOG consulters, and points-obsessed sniping. Unfortunately, Steve seems to have taken my comment as the latter when it was intended as the former. I am sorry if the wording of my comment led to this misunderstanding. However, I suggest that it would be more appropriate to continue this discussion in a Forum, rather than here.

19:38 Jan 8, 2010 

There is an increasing tendency on here to criticise (to varying degrees) the answer put forward by someone who also makes a suggestion. I've seen some very unpleasant things on here. As far as I recall I put "amenities" first so I don't see why we then focus on my second option.

16:26 Jan 8, 2010 

I urge Hilary to post it as an answer.

16:22 Jan 8, 2010 

Given the context, I think "standard of living" covers it.

16:19 Jan 8, 2010 

You should suggest this as an answer. I would agree with you.

16:04 Jan 8, 2010 

I think the asker's original suggestion of standard of living is best, as 2 dollars a day is unlikely to pay for much "equipment" in the home, let alone running water.
See http://www.unhabitat.org/categories.asp?catid=181