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From October 1, 2017, the minimum wage in Moscow will increase by 1,100 rubles - from 17,642 rubles to 18,742 rubles. This is provided for by the draft tripartite agreement between the Moscow government, the Moscow Association of Trade Unions and the Moscow Association of Employers dated 12/15/15 No. 858-PP and by Moscow Government Resolution No. 663-PP dated 09/12/17.
How is the minimum wage related to the cost of living?
The minimum wage in Moscow is tied to the subsistence level. If the cost of living becomes higher, then from the next month the minimum wage will also increase (clauses 3.1.1, 3.1.2 of the Moscow Government Decree dated December 15, 2015 No. 858-PP). The cost of living in the second quarter of 2017 in Moscow was equal to 18,742 rubles - Moscow Government Decree No. 663-PP dated September 12, 2017. In this regard, from October 1, 2017, the minimum wage is 18,742 rubles.
What does the capital's minimum wage include?
The new minimum wage from October 1 (18,742 rubles) should already include all types of bonuses and additional payments to employees, except for additional payments:
- for working in harmful and dangerous working conditions
- for overtime work;
- for night work;
- for working on weekends or holidays;
- for combining professions.
It is also important that with the new Moscow minimum wage from October 1, 2017, you need to compare the amount before deduction of personal income tax. That is, if the employee worked the full working time for October. This means that he will receive at least 16,305.54 rubles in his hands. (RUB 18,742 – (RUB 18,742 x 13%).
How to apply the new minimum wage
Any subject of the Russian Federation (including Moscow) can set its own minimum wage. But it cannot be lower than the minimum wage approved by federal law (Article 133.1 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation). From July 1, 2017, the federal minimum wage is 7,800 rubles.
If the salary in Moscow to be calculated for October, November and December 2017 is lower than the minimum wage (18,742 rubles), then the employee must be paid extra. And from October 1, 2017. You can set the surcharge in two ways:
- increase salary;
- establish in a local act (for example, a separate order or Regulation on remuneration) an additional payment up to the minimum wage. That is, it should be directly stated that employees are given an additional payment up to the regional minimum wage. Then there will be no need to review salaries or change employment contracts.
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An employee whose salary in Moscow is less than the new minimum wage may demand:
- additional payment for the period of validity of the new minimum wage from October 1, 2017;
- compensation for delay in payment from October 1, 2017 (Article 236 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).
The minimum wage in Moscow from October 1, 2017 does not affect the amount of benefits. Benefits are calculated based on the federal, not regional minimum wage.
If the salary is less than 18,742 rubles
If the Moscow salary for October, November and December 2017 is lower than the minimum wage, then the employer may be brought to administrative and criminal liability. An individual entrepreneur or director of an organization may be fined in the amount of 1,000 to 5,000 rubles, and an organization – from 30,000 to 50,000 rubles. (Part 1 of Article 5.27 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation).
For a repeated violation, directors may be fined from 10,000 to 20,000 rubles. or disqualify for a period of one to three years. Fine for individual entrepreneurs for repeated violation: from 10,000 to 20,000 rubles, for a company – from 50,000 to 70,000 rubles. (Part 4 of Article 5.27 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation).
Employer's refusal to accept the new minimum wage
Any employer has the right to refuse to apply the Moscow minimum wage. To do this, you need to draw up and send a reasoned refusal to the local branch of the Committee on Labor and Employment. The period is 30 calendar days from the date of publication of the tripartite agreement on the regional minimum wage (Article 133.1 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).
In this case, the refusal must be motivated, that is, you will need to indicate the reasons why your organization does not want to pay its employees the regional “minimum wage”. As such reasons, we can indicate, for example, “crisis”, “few orders”, “risk of mass layoffs of employees”. In Moscow, the refusal must be sent to the tripartite commission at the address: 121205, Moscow, st. Novy Arbat, 36/9.
A table is provided on the cost of living in Moscow
Living wage in Moscow by quarter 2019 - 2020
The cost of living is the cost expression of the consumer basket, determined for each region of Russia and for the Russian Federation as a whole on a quarterly basis. It is established separately in each region (annually).
According to Article 2. 134-FZ, the cost of living in the Russian Federation as a whole
at the federal level intended for:
- assessing the standard of living of the population of the Russian Federation in the development and implementation of social policy and federal social programs;
- justification for the minimum wage established at the federal level;
- determining the amounts of scholarships, benefits and other social benefits established at the federal level;
- formation of the federal budget.
at the regional level, in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation is intended for:
- assessing the standard of living of the population of the corresponding constituent entity of the Russian Federation when developing and implementation of regional social programs;
- providing the necessary state social assistance to low-income citizens;
- formation of budgets of constituent entities of the Russian Federation.
For example, a family (or a citizen living alone), whose average per capita income (whose income) is below the subsistence level established in the relevant constituent entity of the Russian Federation, is considered low-income (poor) and has the right to receive social support. In this case, you need to submit documents to help financially. The conditions and procedure for providing social support to low-income families (citizens) are established in accordance with the legislation of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Those. Each region has its own rules.
The procedure for calculating the average per capita income of a family (a citizen living alone) is established by Federal Law 44-FZ of April 5, 2003.
Living wage, established at the level of a constituent entity of Russia, is intended to assess the standard of living of the population in the development and implementation of social programs. Based on this indicator, the amount of social support for low-income citizens is calculated.
Social payments to certain categories of citizens of Moscow
No. 1525-PP dated December 11, 2018 “On establishing the amounts of individual social payments for 2019”
N 805-PP dated October 30, 2017 “On establishing the amounts of individual social payments for 2018”
N 816-PP dated December 6, 2016 “On establishing the amounts of individual social payments for 2017”
No. 828-PP dated December 8, 2015 “On establishing the amounts of individual social payments for 2016”
No. 735-PP dated December 09, 2014 “On establishing the amounts of individual social payments for 2015”
No. 851-PP dated December 17, 2013 “On establishing the amounts of individual social payments for 2014”
The cost of living of a pensioner in the city of Moscow in order to determine the regional social supplement to pension
Official cost of living in Moscow 2019
THE GOVERNMENT OF MOSCOW
DECISION of June 11, 2019 N 672-PP
On establishing the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the first quarter of 2019.
1. Establish the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the first quarter of 2019:
- per capita - 16,957 rubles;
- for the working population - 19,351 rubles;
- for pensioners - 12,005 rubles;
- for children - 14,647 rubles.
Table with the cost of living in Moscow quarterly 2018 - 2019
| For a quarter, a year | Per capita | For the working population | For pensioners | For children | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd quarter 2019 | Expected |
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| 1st quarter 2019 | 16957 | 19351 | 12005 | 14647 | No. 672-PP dated 06/11/2019 |
| 4th quarter 2018 | 16087 | 18376 | 11424 | 13747 | No. 181-PP dated March 12, 2019 |
| 3rd quarter 2018 | 16260 | 18580 | 11505 | 13938 | No. 1465-PP dated 12/04/2018 |
| 2nd quarter 2018 | 16463 | 18781 | 11609 | 14329 | No. 1114-PP dated 09.19.2018 |
| 1st quarter 2018 | 15786 | 17990 | 11157 | 13787 | No. 526-PP dated 06/05/2018 |
| 4th quarter 2017 | 15397 | 17560 | 10929 | 13300 | No. 176-PP dated March 13, 2018 |
| 3rd quarter 2017 | 16160 | 18453 | 11420 | 13938 | No. 952-PP dated 12/05/2017 |
| 2nd quarter 2017 | 16426 | 18742 | 11603 | 14252 | No. 663-PP dated 09/12/2017 |
| 1st quarter 2017 | 15477 | 17642 | 10695 | 13441 | No. 355-PP dated June 13, 2017 |
| 4th quarter 2016 | 15092 | 17219 | 10715 | 12989 | No. 88-PP dated 03/07/2017 |
| 3rd quarter 2016 | 15307 | 17487 | 10823 | 13159 | No. 794-PP dated November 29, 2016 |
| 2nd quarter 2016 | 15382 | 17561 | 10883 | 13259 | No. 551-pp dated 09/06/2016 |
| 1st quarter 2016 | 15041 | 17130 | 10623 | 13198 | N 297-pp dated 03/31/2016 |
| 4th quarter 2015 | 14413 | 16438 | 10227 | 12437 | No. 81-PP dated 03/16/2016 |
| 3rd quarter 2015 | 15141 | 17296 | 10670 | 13080 | No. 856-pp dated 12/11/2015 |
| 2nd quarter 2015 | 15141 | 17296 | 10670 | 13080 | No. 608-PP dated 09/22/2015 |
| 1st quarter 2015 | 14300 | 16296 | 10075 | 12561 | No. 356-PP from 06/16/2015 |
| 4th quarter 2014 | 12542 | 14330 | 8915 | 10683 | 03-03-2015 No. 91-PP |
| 3rd quarter 2014 | 12171 | 13919 | 8646 | 10316 | 02.12.2014 No. 713-PP |
| 2nd quarter 2014 | 12145 | 13896 | 8528 | 10443 | 08/27/2014 No. 485-PP |
| 1st quarter 2014 | 11861 | 13540 | 8374 | 10265 | 06/24/2014 No. 299-PP |
| 4th quarter 2013 | 10965 | 12452 | 7908 | 9498 | 02/25/2014 No. 81-PP |
| 3rd quarter 2013 | 10632 | 11913 | 7937 | 9477 | 26.11.2013 No. 754-PP |
| 2nd quarter 2013 | 10874 | 12169 | 8087 | 9828 | 10.10.2013 No. 668-PP |
| 1st quarter 2013 | 9850 | 11249 | 6918 | 8559 | 06/19/2013 No. 392-PP |
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A method is given for calculating the cost of living per capita: pensioner, child, etc.
Archive Living wage in Moscow 2018 - 2019
THE GOVERNMENT OF MOSCOW
DECISION of March 12, 2019 N 181-PP
On establishing the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the fourth quarter of 2018.
In accordance with Moscow City Law No. 23 of May 15, 2002 “On the cost of living in the city of Moscow,” the Moscow Government decides:
1. Establish the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the fourth quarter of 2018:
- per capita - 16,087 rubles;
- for the working population - 18,376 rubles;
- for pensioners - 11,424 rubles;
- for children - 13,747 rubles.
THE GOVERNMENT OF MOSCOW
DECISION of December 4, 2018 N 1465-PP
On establishing the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the third quarter of 2018.
In accordance with Moscow City Law No. 23 of May 15, 2002 “On the cost of living in the city of Moscow,” the Moscow Government decides:
1. Establish the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the third quarter of 2018:
- per capita - 16,260 rubles;
- for the working population - 18,580 rubles;
- for pensioners - 11,505 rubles;
- for children - 13938 rubles.
2. Establish that before establishing the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the fourth quarter of 2018, for the purpose of making social payments, the assignment (provision) of which takes into account the cost of living in the city of Moscow, and (or) social payments, the amount of which depends on the cost of living in the city of Moscow, determining the terms of payment for the provision of social services, the provision of free legal assistance within the framework of the state system of free legal assistance in the city of Moscow, the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the second quarter of 2018 is applied.
THE GOVERNMENT OF MOSCOW
- for children - 14,329 rubles.
THE GOVERNMENT OF MOSCOW
DECISION of September 19, 2018 N 1114-PP
On establishing the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the second quarter of 2018.
In accordance with the Moscow City Law of May 15, 2002 No. 23 “0 living wage in the city of Moscow,” the Moscow Government decides:
1. Establish the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the second quarter of 2018:
- per capita - 16,463 rubles;
- for the working population - 18,781 rubles;
- for pensioners - 11,609 rubles;
- for children - 14,329 rubles.
THE GOVERNMENT OF MOSCOW
DECISION of June 5, 2018 N 526-PP
06 establishing the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the first quarter of 2018.
In accordance with the Moscow City Law of May 15, 2002 No. 23 “0 living wage in the city of Moscow,” the Moscow Government decides:
1. Establish the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the first quarter of 2018:
- per capita - 15,786 rubles;
- for the working population - 17,990 rubles;
- for pensioners - 11,157 rubles;
- for children - 13,787 rubles.
THE GOVERNMENT OF MOSCOW
DECISION of March 13, 2017 N 176-PP
On establishing the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the fourth quarter of 2017.
In accordance with the Moscow City Law of May 15, 2002 No. 23 “On the cost of living in the city of Moscow”
The Moscow government decides:
1. Establish the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the fourth quarter of 2017:
- per capita - 15,397 rubles;
- for the working population - 17,560 rubles;
- for pensioners - 10929 rubles;
- for children - 13,300 rubles.
2. Establish that before establishing the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the first quarter of 2018, in order to make social payments, the assignment (provision) of which takes into account the cost of living in the city of Moscow, and (or) social payments, the amount of which depends on the cost of living in the city of Moscow, determining the terms of payment for the provision of social services, the provision of free legal assistance within the framework of the state system of free legal assistance in the city of Moscow, the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the second quarter of 2017 is applied.
MOSCOW GOVERNMENT DECISION of December 5, 2017 N 952-PP
On establishing the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the third quarter of 2017.
In accordance with Moscow City Law No. 23 of May 15, 2002 “On the cost of living in the city of Moscow,” the Moscow Government decides:
1. Establish the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the third quarter of 2017:
- per capita - 16,160 rubles;
- for the working population - 18,453 rubles;
- for pensioners - 11,420 rubles;
- for children - 13938 rubles.
THE GOVERNMENT OF MOSCOW
DECISION of September 12, 2017 No. 663-PP
On establishing the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the second quarter of 2017.
In accordance with the Moscow City Law of May 15, 2002 No. 23 “On the cost of living in the city of Moscow,” the Moscow Government decides:
1. Establish the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the second quarter of 2017:
- per capita - 16,426 rubles;
- for the working population - 18,742 rubles;
- for pensioners - 11,603 rubles;
- for children - 14252 rubles.
THE GOVERNMENT OF MOSCOW
DECISION of June 13, 2017 N 355-PP
On establishing the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the first quarter of 2017.
In accordance with Moscow City Law No. 23 of May 15, 2002 “On the cost of living in the city of Moscow,” the Moscow Government decides:
1. Establish the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the first quarter of 2017:
- per capita - 15,477 rubles;
- for the working population - 17,642 rubles;
- for pensioners - 10965 rubles;
- for children - 13441 rubles.
2. Control over the implementation of this resolution shall be entrusted to the Deputy Mayor of Moscow in the Moscow Government for Social Development L.M. Pechatnikov.
The question “what will be the cost of living in Moscow in 2018 from January 1” is quite relevant. And this is no coincidence. Year after year, Russians expect that the indicator will reach a level that will allow any category of the population to live without problems. For now, everything is exactly the opposite: the subsistence minimum only allows you to survive, and not to live normally.
What is included in the cost of living and what influences its value
The living wage consists of a list of products and things necessary for a “normal” existence. These include:
- food products – a list of products included in the consumer basket for the year has been established;
- personal hygiene products;
- a minimum set of shoes and clothing;
- expenses for utility bills.
The minimum is set for each region separately and can vary significantly. In Russia, the highest figure will be in Moscow and the Moscow region.
The following factors influence the cost of living:
- The amount of the minimum wage: with its increase, the cost of living is expected to increase.
- Discount inflation rate - it is by its value that the indicator under study should be indexed.
How much will the cost of living be in 2018?
Nobody can tell you the exact data yet; you can only predict the situation based on the information received. Namely, the dependence of the cost of living on the minimum wage. Also, the indicator will vary depending on the category of the population:
- working population;
- pensioners;
- children.
There is also an average per capita figure. So in the 2nd quarter of 2016 it was 15,382 rubles, in the 3rd quarter -15,307 rubles, in the 4th quarter - 15,092 rubles. A slight but decreasing trend is noticeable.
Judging by the first value, in 2017 the course has been set for a slight increase. Whether it will continue, time will tell. But here it should be noted that the rate has increased only for the working population and children. For pensioners, unfortunately, the cost of living decreased by another twenty rubles compared to the previous quarter. The number is small, but still unpleasant.
Now about the forecasts. Let's take as a basis the cost of living for the working population, which in the 1st quarter of 2017 was 17,642 rubles and compare it with the minimum wage, which for the same period was within 17,300 rubles.
It is known that from July 1, 2017, the minimum wage in Moscow will be 17,992 rubles, i.e. there will be a significant increase compared to the previous period. And given the direct connection between the minimum wage and the cost of living, we can assume that in the second quarter of 2017 there will be an increase in the cost of living.
Will the upward trend continue: latest news
There are still six months until January 1, 2018. It is not worth relying on current data on a possible increase in the cost of living in the 2nd quarter of 2017, nor is it worth speculating about whether the indicator will continue to increase in the future.
According to the Minister of Finance, serious economic reforms are needed to radically improve the situation. And the government plans to stabilize the economic situation in the country by cutting many social benefits. The conclusions speak for themselves.
(How to live on a living wage).
The minimum subsistence level is a defining value for each state. It includes a food basket and the smallest set of goods. Additionally, the social part is also included in this size. It is equal to 10% of the entire level and represents a set of spiritual values that are mandatory for an adequate life.
The government sets a certain level for the population every quarter. This is done through a special Resolution.
If at the moment the cost of living for a retired citizen barely exceeds 8 thousand rubles, then in 2017 this figure will definitely reach 9000. According to some forecasts, it will be equal to 9.2 thousand rubles, but in the same Nizhny Novgorod region this economic parameter will remain at that level as in the current year. For children, the amount is already 9.6 thousand rubles. and it is expected that in 2017 its size will increase slightly - to a maximum of 10,000.
Living wage in 2017 in Moscow
The standard of living in a city is one of the main factors influencing the cost of living. Therefore, it is not surprising that in Moscow and the Moscow region it is higher than in other regions of Russia. This is explained by higher prices for housing, transport and other goods in Moscow and the Moscow region.
Now the minimum figure for able-bodied citizens is close to 19 thousand, for pensioners - 12 thousand, for children - 14.5 rubles.
The law establishes that the regional level in Moscow and the Moscow region for unemployed citizens is 1000 less. Preliminarily, for January 2017, they plan, at best, to raise the figures indicated for all categories and ages of citizens by 500-1000.
The cost of living in 2017 per child
A separate item in the calculation of the living minimum for a person is the indicator for children. Now for calculating child benefits the figure is just under 14 thousand. This indicator differs by region. For example, in St. Petersburg and the Sverdlovsk region the minimum numbers are 10,000. (If you have difficulties obtaining financial assistance in St. Petersburg or require more serious support, you can contact a lawyer for help).
The smallest sizes are in Tatarstan (just over 8,000), the largest are in the Nenets Autonomous Okrug - more than 20 thousand rubles. Child benefits throughout Russia are set at 15.5 thousand rubles one-time and 3 thousand rubles monthly for the first child up to the age of 1.5 years.
The cost of living for a pensioner 2017 in Moscow and the Moscow region
Another parameter in the table with minimum living standards is the cost of living for non-working pensioners in Moscow in 2017. Its value for the capital is about 11 thousand rubles. If a pensioner works, then the option “living wage for an able-bodied citizen” is relevant for him, which in Moscow and the Moscow region exceeds 13 thousand. If we draw parallels with the whole of Russia, then this is one of the highest indicators. Among the record holders here are Chukotka and the Nenets Autonomous Okrug (about 15 thousand), and at the end of the list are Tatarstan and Mordovia - about 6 thousand rubles.
Average cost of living in Moscow in 2017
On a per capita basis, the relevant Moscow Law establishes that in the capital and the Moscow region this is 15,000. If a person is recognized as able to work, then this financial parameter of the region increases to 17 thousand rubles. It is expected that in 2017 the minimum for a working person will be 18,000. Based on the average calculation per person, the cost of living is unlikely to exceed 16,000.
Moscow government decree on the living wage in 2017
Since the minimum values for human life are set quarterly, for 2017 they will be adopted only in December-January. So, for now there are two resolutions for the capital numbered 297 and 551 - for the first and second quarters, respectively.
Per capita, according to calculations for the last quarter, the following decree was issued: 15,300 - the average figure, 17,500 - for the working population, 10,800 - for pensioners and 13,200 - for children.
When it comes to the living conditions of the population, the cost of living comes to the fore as one of the main evaluation criteria. This indicator is fixed by law for several purposes.
Below IQReview will consider in detail all the nuances associated with this important characteristic both for the country’s economy and for the individual citizen.
According to Wikipedia, this is the minimum level of income required to provide a certain standard of living for one person.
In other words, PM - total price of the consumer basket for the month. It includes:
Food: 50% of the amount.
Expenses for utilities, medical care (25%).
Non-food products (25%). This includes hygiene products, clothing, shoes, and household chemicals.
Calculated individually for each regionand for certain categories of citizens.In the country, the size of the subsistence minimum is determined by the government, in the regions - by self-government bodies.
In law living wage must be recalculated at least once every 5 years. In fact, this indicator is reviewed annually.
For legislative approval, the following factors are important:
Citizen's needs for food and non-food products.
Climatic conditions of individual regions.
Current prices for items included in the cart.
… why is it necessary...
P M is a value used for statistics and analytics. With its help you can determine:
The standard of living of the state as a whole and the regions separately.
The dynamics and quality of implementation of reforms and various programs that are aimed at improving the well-being of citizens.
The percentage of citizens who require financial support from the state.
T The established size is also used when:
budget formation(federal and individual subjects);
calculation of pensions, minimum wages, benefits, scholarships, alimony;
planning and implementation of socio-economic programs and reforms.
...and what happens?
PM can be conditionally divided according to several factors.
Economists, when making calculations and analytics, highlight:
Life PM - includes vital products and services.
Social PM - includes expenses for spiritual and social needs.
The main criterion for determining PM is the age category of citizens. In accordance with this, they distinguishliving wage per child, living wage for a pensionerand for an able-bodied citizen.
Calculation rules
To calculate the final amount, current prices for a fixed list of products are taken. For each type of product, a certain norm (in kilograms or units) is established for the year. To calculate the monthly PM, the annual basket is divided by 12.
The basis of the food basket
The price tag for products, goods and services is taken as the average price for the country. This is one of the reasons for the calculation error.
What is included?
The current composition of the consumer basket in the Russian Federation was approved back in 2013, and has not changed since then. It is expected that the list will be revised next year - 2018.
Since the bulk of the population consists of able-bodied citizens, we will consider the list specifically for them. For a year it is necessary:
Bread and pasta, flour - 126.5 kg.
Potatoes - 100.4 kg.
Vegetables - 114 kg.
Fruits - 60 kg.
Confectionery, sugar - 24 kg.
Meat - 58.5 kg.
Fish - 19 kg.
“Milk” - 290 kg.
Eggs - 210 pieces.
Oils - 10 kg.
“Other food products” (this includes tea, coffee, spices, seasonings, salt) - 5 kg.
The cost of living per child is calculated based on the following annual consumer basket -
Bread and pasta, flour - 76.6 kg.
Potatoes - 88.1 kg.
Vegetables - 112.5 kg.
Fruits - 118.1 kg.
Sugar, confectionery - 21.8 kg.
Meat - 44 kg.
Fish - 18.6 kg.
“Milk” - 360.7 kg.
Eggs - 201 pieces.
Oils - 5 kg.
“Other food products”: 3.6 kg.
According to the consumer basket compiled by the government, the least number of products are “needed” for the lives of pensioners.
Consumer basket of non-food products Regarding services:
Each resident, regardless of his age group, is entitled to 18 “squares” of living space.
Heating - 6.7 Gcal per year.
Cold and hot water - 10 “cubes” monthly.
Electricity - 50 kW monthly.
Trips by public transport - 619 for adults, 150 for pensioners and 396 for children.
Another 5% of the amount for services is intended for culture, and another 15% for “other” expenses.
Size for 2017
The cost of living for a child is 9,396 rubles.
The living wage for a pensioner is 7,951 rubles.
PM for an able-bodied resident is 10,436 rubles.
This is the average cost of living in 2017 for three categories of the population. For different regions of the Russian Federation, the amount of payments may differ, both up and down. In large cities and northern regions, the size of the PM is significantly higher than that accepted throughout the country. In small regions, on the contrary, payment amounts may be lower.
In this case, subsidies are awarded from the federal budget to the regional treasury for compensation. Because of this, some constituent entities of the Russian Federation deliberately underestimate the subsistence minimum in their region - in order to receive subsidies.
For comparison, here is a table with data for several Russian cities:
| Subject | Living wage per child, rubles | For a pensioner | For an able-bodied person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow and region | 14009 and 11373 | 11428 and 9071 | 18530 and 12990 |
| St. Petersburg and region | 9617 and 8415 | 7992 and 7401 | 10988 and 9013 |
| Crimea | 9484 | 7480 | 9739 |
| Krasnodar region | 8940 | 7722 | 10086 |
| Belgorod region | 7564 | 6698 | 8363 |
| Voronezh region | 6781 | 6048 | 7535 |
| Rostov region | 9307 | 7474 | 9483 |
| Saratov region | 7890 | 6656 | 8377 |
| Lipetsk region | 7956 | 6855 | 8553 |
| Jewish Autonomous Region | 11487 | 9050 | 11640 |
| Chukotka Autonomous Okrug | 18175 | 13050 | 18002 |
| Murmansk region | 12615 | 10481 | 12875 |
| Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug | 15076 | 12635 | 16052 |
The total cost of living in 2017 is 9,673 rubles (per capita).
The amount of payments may be revised during the calendar year. It is possible that the mentioned figures will change before January 1, 2018.
Brief statistics over the past years
P Let us present the dynamics of changes in the size of the PM(average for the Russian Federation):
2000 - 1210 rubles.
2002 - 1808 rubles.
2005 - 3018 rubles.
2007 - 3847 rubles.
2010 - 5688 rubles.
2012 - 6510 rubles.
2013 - 7306 rubles.
2014 - 8200 rubles.
2015 - 8834 rubles.
2016 - 9889 rubles.
Is the stated value realistic?
L Any citizen who independently manages the family budget knows from his own experience that the established figures are very far from reality. This applies to all items of expenditure - food, non-food goods, and services.
Comparison of cost of living However, starting from 2012-2013, the size of the PM began to at least remotely approach the real figure. The figures that were set by the government before were completely minuscule compared to the real needs of the population.
PM is calculated incorrectly for the following reasons:
The price tag for products, goods and services is taken as the average price for the country. In fact, pDifferent products in different regions may vary significantly in price. For example, in the northern regions, fruits are significantly more expensive than in the southern regions, but fish is cheaper.
N It does not take into account the human need for different food products depending on the region. For example, in the northern regions the body requires much more vitamins and calories in general.
In addition, the consumer basket lacks many items that are important for the population:
M abundant communication, Internet.
Education services. Officially, education is free, but in fact, in kindergartens, schools, and other educational institutions there are various fees: for repairs, for textbooks, for meals, for excursions.
Rest. We're not even talking about a trip to the sea -Even a simple excursion cannot be included in the cost of living.
Apartment renovation, plumbing replacement.
Medicines, medical care.
Purchasing any necessary goods that are not included in the consumer basket (books, bicycles, household utensils, toys for children, a car, furniture, household appliances and so on).
About the living wage for pensioners (video)
