Meaning of sandwich class | Babel Free

Definitions

The middle class; specifically those who are too wealthy to qualify for welfare schemes but not rich enough to afford non-subsidized housing, access further opportunities or maintain lifestyle expectations.

Singapore, dated, informal

Examples

“Although the conditions were generally poor, the rent⟳ was extremely low. In the 1970s, for example, the Home Ownership Scheme was introduced to help⟳ the middle-income group (sometimes called the "sandwich class").”

“He proposed a new middle-class housing scheme to make⟳ it easier for the "sandwich class" to buy⟳ their own⟳ home.”

“Designed for the ‘sandwich class’ of Singaporeans, ECs are developed and sold by private developers, yet they are classified as public housing. They offer⟳ their first batch of buyers the chance to enjoy⟳ condo-style facilities like⟳ swimming pools at a subsidised price.”

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