Living wage for the working population. What is the living wage for a child and what is its size

The living wage in Ukraine in 2020 is determined by the Law "On state budget for 2020". Every year, the subsistence minimum for various segments of the population is revised upwards and included in the adopted budget for the whole year.

Types and levels of the subsistence minimum

The living wage in Ukraine is not the same for all social and demographic groups of the population, since its calculation is based on the needs different categories citizens. When calculating this economic indicator use the classification of the population into the following categories:

• children under 6 years old;
• children from 6 to 18 years old;
• able-bodied persons;
• persons who have lost their ability to work.

The general (average) indicator is also determined separately. The highest figure for today is for children from 6 to 18 years old, the next highest is the minimum for able-bodied persons.

The use of the living wage in economic calculations

From what it is now living wage in Ukraine, depends not only on the size of the minimum wage, but also on many other indicators. This value is used in accounting and economic calculations to calculate:

• the size of the maximum base of the unified social contribution;
• minimum pension;
• the amount of the scholarship;
• unemployment assistance;
• benefits for families with children;
• the amount of charitable assistance provided by the enterprise for its employees.

Several important points in the calculation of taxation depend on how much the living wage is now. For example, the size of the tax social benefit is calculated from the subsistence minimum for able-bodied persons using coefficients. In most cases, the tax credit is 50% of the living wage. Occasionally, coefficients of 100%, 150% and 200% of the subsistence minimum are applied. Such benefits are received by socially unprotected citizens, guardians and trustees, as well as those who have special service or military merits to the state.

What is the living wage in Ukraine now?

This table shows the subsistence minimum in 2019 for Ukrainian citizens of various levels of provision. At the same time, the indicators set in current year valid until December 31, 2019.

Those who have lost their ability to work are recognized as persons who have reached retirement age, including those who have the right to receive a “long service” pension, or to preferential terms, as well as for unemployed persons who are unable to provide for themselves due to disability.

Living wage per month in 2019

The amount of the subsistence minimum from 2010 to 2020

Until 2010, the lower wage limit did not reach the subsistence level. The gradual increase in the size of social standards has led to the fact that since 2010 in Ukraine the subsistence minimum for able-bodied persons began to coincide with the size minimum wage or was slightly less.

The increase in the subsistence minimum as a social standard occurs in accordance with the level of inflation and is subject to constant indexation. This amount may change several times during the year.

The dynamics of change and indicators of the subsistence minimum in Ukraine from 2010 to 2019 are shown in the table.

The approach to the living wage in the countries of the world and in Europe

The level of providing for the life of citizens is fundamentally different in the countries of the post-Soviet space and in the countries of Western Europe. The economic growth leads to a gradual increase in social standards in most foreign countries.

The concept of a living wage in Europe is closely connected not so much with the size of the minimum allowable wages or the calculation of taxes, as with social benefits for the unemployed or assistance from the state for those who really need it. The living wage in European countries is more often defined as a “consumer basket”, and in some countries it coincides with the concept of the minimum monthly wage.

In Ukraine, most of the items for which the consumer basket is calculated are food products, and to calculate the total cost, minimum prices. In Europe and the USA, the average level of prices for high quality products is taken for calculations.

In a number of European countries in consumer basket includes items such as:

• taxi payment;
• pet food;
• beauty salon services;
• household products;
• good quality alcoholic drinks;
• MP3 players;
• visiting cultural events.

The amount of the minimum necessary for a citizen of a European country or his family as a whole to provide for their needs is often not taxed, as they do, for example, in Germany. But for many citizens and families, this tax-free amount can be calculated individually, taking into account the actual family income, number of children, living conditions, insurance, and other factors. A similar approach is being taken in the US.

In Poland, 2 types of minimum are used - biological (analogous to the Ukrainian subsistence minimum), which includes food and a small set of goods, and social - it already includes expenses for raising children, cultural events, recreation, transport and medical services.

What is the living wage today? European countries and the rest of the civilized world? Averaged data are presented in the table:

*minimum wage

**tax free minimum is about 8000€ per year

In Canada, as in the United States bordering it, economists practically do not use the concept of a living wage or consumer basket. To get a rough idea of ​​what you need to earn to live, use the level of minimum wage per hour of work, which varies from state to state in the US and varies by province in Canada.

As a minimum for a disabled citizen in Canada and the United States, you can take the value of the welfare rate - a monthly unemployment benefit, sufficient to provide yourself with food, but not enough for long-term living.

Surely everyone is familiar with the concept of a living wage, but for sure not everyone fully understands what it is and how exactly it is determined, and what it implies this concept all in all. But everyone thought that the size of this minimum is negligible and the indicated amount is not enough for the full existence of the individual. Let us analyze in more detail the question of how much the living wage is today, and how it is distributed.

The living wage is minimum amount calculated per capita to ensure the standard of living.

So, in simple terms this is the amount of money a person needs to live, what exactly is included in it, we will consider later. In Russia, this concept appeared in 1998. The amount of the living wage is equal to the cost of the consumer basket, and ideally should be equal to the minimum wage (minimum wage).

Why is this value needed?

• to determine the minimum wage for the able-bodied population;
• to determine social payments, pensions and other benefits;
• as well as for planning the regional and state budget.

The cost of living per person is determined depending on the region in the first place, because in each subject of the Russian Federation the pricing policy varies significantly. The second factor is the category of the population, there are three of them: pensioners, children and able-bodied citizens.

Please note that the main provisions on the cost of living are set out in Federal Law N 134-FZ.

What is included in the consumer basket

Now it is worth determining what the living wage consists of, what is included in this amount? To begin with, it is worth noting that the consumer basket, and this is precisely the set of goods and services that a person needs to ensure his life, consists of 156 items. And this is a real minimum, because in other countries this concept also exists, only this list is longer.

What does the consumer basket in Russia consist of. First of all, these are food products, below is a list of the names of goods and their quantity per year for each category of the population, first for pensioners, then for able-bodied citizens, and finally for children:

• bread, bakery products and pasta, kg – 98.2/126.5/77.6;
• vegetables and melons, kg - 98/114.6/112.5;
• meat products, kg - 54/58.6/44.0;
• eggs, pcs - 200/210/201;
• sugar and confectionery, kg - 21.2 / 23.8 / 21.8;
• salt, tea, spices, kg - 4.2 / 4.9 / 3.5;
• potatoes, kg - 80/100.4/88.1;
• fish, kg - 16/18.5/18.6;
• fruits, kg - 45/60/118.1;
• vegetable oil and margarine, kg - 10/11/5;
• milk and dairy products, kg - 257.8/290/360.7.

But these products make up only 50% of the subsistence minimum. The other half is public Utilities, clothes, public transport, medicines, and even attending cultural events 5 times a year. Thus, the government calculated that 7 pairs of socks are enough for an adult man for a year and a half, and 5 pairs of tights for a woman. Outerwear, namely a winter coat and a demi-season jacket, should be purchased once every 7.6 years, for pensioners for 8.7 years, for children for 2.6 years.

In general, this list includes only what is vital for a person to exist. Accordingly, there are no alcoholic products, tobacco products in the list. In addition, other entertainment is not provided for human life, including going to cinemas and clubs, as well as other recreational activities.

Please note that the list and composition of the consumer basket may be changed and edited at the initiative of the authorities.

The subsistence minimum in Russia

This value is not constant and varies from region to region. Consider the living wage in Russia for pensioners / able-bodied citizens / children in rubles:

• Moscow - 11428/18530/14009;
• on average in the Russian Federation - 8136/10678/9668.

This is as of the third quarter of 2016. Moreover, in each region, the price of products and services can vary significantly, which means that local authorities determine the amount on their own. Consider how to calculate the cost of living per person. First of all, therefore, the government can assess the well-being of all the inhabitants of the country as a whole. When calculating the value, only market price goods that are essential for human life. The calculation is based on the average cost of goods, according to Rosstat statistics, and the minimum consumption per person per year.

In simple terms, the living wage is the most minimal set of goods and services that a person needs. By the way, this amount does not include payments on loans, therefore, with a minimum wage, the bank should not issue loans, although in practice it happens the other way around.

Governmental support

It is worth noting that the state supports low-income families and those whose income does not reach the minimum threshold. Several people live in each family, and the minimum is calculated directly per capita, that is, the entire family income is summed up and divided by the number of people. But it happens that children do not bring income to the family, and wages are equal to the minimum wage.

The state provides all kinds of support to such families. If the total family income does not reach the subsistence level, then it is worth contacting the authorities social protection and apply for a subsidy for utility bills, in this case, you can get a refund of up to 50% of the payment. Other forms of assistance may also be available, such as free public transport, free meals for children in schools, additional allowances and payments.

You just have to take into account some factors. First of all, able-bodied family members must be officially arranged, that is, it is necessary to provide 2-NDFL certificates to the social security authorities. If an able-bodied citizen does not work, then he must be registered with the Employment Center and receive unemployment benefits. If those in need of social assistance cannot confirm their income, then the application will not be considered, because the employees of the USZN do not have the opportunity to determine whether their income meets or exceeds the subsistence level.

Please note that to find out exactly what measures state support laid down by the poor in your area, contact the USZN in your place of residence.

So, let's sum up that the living wage is not the norm, but really the minimum, although many are likely to be shocked by the set and volume of goods presented. But to be fair, many employers pay wages several times higher minimum size wages.

In our today's article, we will analyze what PM is, learn how to calculate for a family. This information will help you determine if your family is "poor".

Living wage - what is it, what does it include?

The living wage is the income of a citizen Russian Federation, which is required for a person to ensure a minimum standard of living. It usually includes the cost of products and goods that a person needs to maintain his health. At the same time, the value is calculated immediately for several categories of citizens, which makes it possible to conveniently and more accurately establish other benefits.

The following table will tell you what concepts you will encounter when studying the cost of living in Russia.

The calculation of PM is based on the following:

1. The population of the Russian Federation is taken into account to determine the welfare of citizens.
2. Calculations are based on socio-demographic categories for a competent distribution of payments.
3. The size of the consumer basket and the total amount of payments made by citizens every month are taken into account (for example, "communal"). At the same time, the calculation is as follows: at least 50% of products must be included in the PC, 25% for services and non-food products each.
4. The increase in prices for goods and services is taken into account.
5. Are determined minimum standards consumption of products that belong to the category of essentials.

At the same time, the subsistence minimum counts both on one person and on the family as a whole. General monthly income families dividing into all its members (people living at the same address).

But communal apartments, where non-relatives can be registered, are not taken into account in the calculations. The family in the understanding of officials is all close relatives: spouses, parents, children.

Why do you need to know and be able to calculate PM?

According to Article 2 of the Federal Law, the subsistence minimum has two goals:

• Assessment of the standard of living of citizens, development social policy and implementation special programs at all levels, from federal to local.
• Establishing the amount, scholarships, payments, pensions, etc.
• Determination of the size of the Federal budget for the next year.

If we take into account each region of the Russian Federation separately, then knowing the size of the subsistence minimum is necessary in order to:

• Get ahead of the standard of living of Russians in each subject of the Russian Federation, for the implementation social programs exactly in this region.
• For proper budgeting.
• To identify low-income families, provide material and other assistance to low-income people.

It is important to note that regional authorities can change the size of the subsistence minimum based on the results of the analysis, therefore, most often, the size of the subsistence minimum is different for each region.

PM sizes for different categories in 2020

In calculating this value, the government divides the population into three categories:

• Pensioners.
• Children.
• able-bodied citizens.

Let's look at this in more detail, taking two cities as an example - Moscow and St. Petersburg.

These dimensions of the PM are established by decrees of the Government of Moscow and St. Petersburg. In other regions, the subsistence level is also set by the Government or local authorities.

In general, in Russia, the size of the PM is as follows:

• Per capita - 16,260 rubles
• Able-bodied — 18 580 rubles
• Pensioners — 11,505 rubles
• Children — 13 938 rubles

How to calculate the cost of living for a family - instructions

To calculate the size of the PM for each individual citizen, experts carry out the following:

1. They calculate the products consumed by a citizen for a year, including them in a productive basket and divide the resulting value by the number of months in a year.
2. The resulting value should be multiplied by the average cost of these products or services.
3. We say the obtained values.

But to calculate the PM for the family, you should act differently. We will tell you how to do this without the help of specialists, which will allow you to determine whether you fall under the concept of a “low-income family”, whose PM is less than that established in your city.

The formula for the calculation is as follows:

PM \u003d ((PM tn * N tn) + (PM n * N n) + (PM d * N d)) / (N tn + N n + N d), where:

For the calculation, be sure to use the following instructions:

1. First, determine what socio-demographic groups the family consists of. For example, it can only be representatives working population and children or only pensioners, etc.
2. how many people in the family belong to each group.
3. Determine the size of the PM in your area for each group.
4. If any of the categories is not represented (for example, children), they do not need to be taken into account in the calculations.
5. Put all the values ​​into the formula and do the calculations.

A simple example for calculation

Let's calculate the subsistence level for a family of five who live in Moscow:

• Father, 45 years old (refers to TN).
• Mom, 40 years old (TN).
• Daughter, 15 years old (children).
• Son, 13 years old (children).
• Grandfather, 70 years old (pensioners).

Now let's plug the values ​​into the formula:

MP = (18580 * 2) + (13938 * 2) + (12115 * 1) / (2 + 2 + 1).

PM = 37160 + 27876 + 12115 / 5

Answer: 15,430 rubles.

It remains just to compare with the indicator for your city - if the average per capita income per family is less than the established PM, you will fall into the category of "Poor".

PM for determining benefits

As we have already said, the size of social benefits, earnings, financial aid for the poor, they must be determined taking into account the value of the PM. Therefore, when calculating this value, experts rely on:

• Expenses that the working-age population spends every month.
• Expenses for taxes and deductions established by the local authorities in each region.
• Income on the submitted declarations in the form of 3-NDFL and 2-NDFL. Such documents can be obtained from the tax office at the place of registration.

There is talk about a family, then its wealth, of course, is affected by the number of family members who cannot generate income ( we are talking about children and pensioners, the disabled), professional activity able-bodied citizens.

It is worth noting that some of the calculations are carried out taking into account the costs that a person needs to maintain a normal life. It also takes into account spending on education, food for children, because most often the cost of living for children is traditionally higher than for pensioners.

In some cases, the Law establishes a PM threshold (normative) that residents of the Russian Federation should not violate. For example, pension payments cannot be lower than the minimum wage, as well as the amount of earnings, scholarships, and other benefits.

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What is a living wage?

The subsistence minimum is set quarterly by the Government of the Russian Federation, and in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation it is established by the legislative bodies of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

According to the socio-demographic component, the subsistence minimum is divided into:

Since 2006, the size of the living wage coefficient in general for the Russian Federation has been calculated on the basis that has been established.

The subsistence minimum indirectly, but depends on such payments as unemployment benefit, the minimum pension, as well as the minimum wage, which cannot be lower than the subsistence level of an able-bodied person.

federal cost of living

Living wage 2018 by region (Q4 2017)

* - living wage for the 4th quarter has not yet been approved, data for the 3rd quarter of 2017 are given

Living wage for a child

The cost of living per child is used to calculate a monthly cash payment for families with children who need support.

Right to said payment have families in which the average per capita income is below the subsistence level.

Living wage pensioner

The amount of material support for a pensioner may be less than the subsistence minimum established in the constituent entity of the Russian Federation. In this case, the pensioner is assigned a social supplement from the Federal budget. The amount of this additional payment is determined in such a way as to supplement the material support of a citizen to the subsistence level.

Consumer basket

The consumer basket is a set of goods and services that provide a comfortable and full-fledged living of a person throughout the year and satisfy his minimum needs. The composition of the consumer basket directly affects the subsistence minimum, which is reviewed every year depending on the price level.

The consumer basket includes:

• Food
• Non-food items (clothes, shoes, hats, underwear, medicines).
• Services (utilities, transport costs, cultural events, etc.).

The ratio of the cost of non-food goods and services to the cost of food (in percent):

The laws

Federal Law "On the subsistence minimum in the Russian Federation"

RUSSIAN FEDERATION FEDERAL LAW ON THE LIVING MINIMUM IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

State Duma

Federation Council

List of changing documents

(as amended by the Federal Laws of May 27, 2000 N 75-FZ,

dated 22.08.2004 N 122-FZ, dated 24.07.2009 N 213-FZ,

dated 30.11.2011 N 363-FZ, dated 03.12.2012 N 233-FZ)

This Federal Law establishes legal basis to determine the subsistence minimum in the Russian Federation and take it into account when establishing citizens of the Russian Federation state guarantees getting the minimum cash income and in the implementation of other measures of social protection of citizens of the Russian Federation.

Article 1. Basic concepts used in this Federal Law

The following basic concepts are used in this Federal Law:

consumer basket - the minimum set of food products necessary to preserve human health and ensure his life, as well as non-food products and services, the cost of which is determined in relation to the cost of the minimum set of food products;

living wage - the cost estimate of the consumer basket, as well as mandatory payments and fees;

family - persons related by kinship and (or) property, living together and maintaining a common household;

the main socio-demographic groups of the population - the able-bodied population, pensioners, children;

average per capita income of a family (a citizen living alone) is the total amount of income of each family member (a citizen living alone) divided by the number of all family members.

(paragraph introduced by Federal Law No. 75-FZ of May 27, 2000)

Article 2. Appointment of a living wage

1. The living wage as a whole for the Russian Federation is intended for:

assessment of the standard of living of the population of the Russian Federation in the development and implementation of social policy and federal social programs;

substantiation of the minimum wage established at the federal level, as well as for determining the amounts of scholarships, allowances and other social payments established at the federal level;

formation of the federal budget;

2. The cost of living in the subjects of the Russian Federation is intended for:

assessment of the standard of living of the population of the corresponding subject of the Russian Federation in the development and implementation of regional social programs;

providing the necessary state social assistance to poor citizens;

formation of budgets of subjects of the Russian Federation;

other purposes established by federal law.

(paragraph introduced by Federal Law No. 363-FZ of November 30, 2011)

Article 3. Determination of the consumer basket, the procedure for its establishment

1. The consumer basket for the main socio-demographic groups of the population as a whole in the Russian Federation and in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation is determined at least once every five years.

(in ed. federal law dated 03.12.2012 N 233-FZ)

The consumer basket for the main socio-demographic groups of the population as a whole in the Russian Federation is being developed with the participation of the Russian tripartite commission for the regulation of social and labor relations, in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation - with the participation of commissions for the regulation of social and labor relations of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

3. The consumer basket as a whole for the Russian Federation is established by federal law.

Simultaneously with the draft federal law on the consumer basket as a whole for the Russian Federation, a methodology for determining the consumer basket for the main socio-demographic groups of the population as a whole for the Russian Federation is being introduced to the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, on the basis of which a consumer basket is being developed for the whole Russian Federation.

(paragraph introduced by Federal Law No. 233-FZ of December 3, 2012)

4. In the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, the consumer basket is established by the legislative (representative) bodies of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, taking into account natural and climatic conditions, national traditions and local characteristics of the consumption of food, non-food products and services by the main socio-demographic groups of the population.

(as amended by Federal Law No. 122-FZ of 22.08.2004)

(Clause 5 was introduced by Federal Law No. 233-FZ of December 3, 2012)

Article 4

1. The subsistence minimum per capita and for the main socio-demographic groups of the population as a whole in the Russian Federation and in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation (with the exception of cases provided for in paragraphs 3 and 4 of this article) is determined quarterly on the basis of the consumer basket and data from the federal executive body authorities on statistics about the level consumer prices on food products and consumer price indices for food products, non-food products and services and expenditures on mandatory payments and fees.

(as amended by Federal Laws No. 122-FZ of 22.08.2004, No. 213-FZ of 24.07.2009, No. 233-FZ of 03.12.2012)

The procedure for calculating the subsistence minimum per capita and for the main socio-demographic groups of the population as a whole in the Russian Federation is established by the Government of the Russian Federation.

(paragraph introduced by Federal Law No. 233-FZ of December 3, 2012)

2. The subsistence minimum per capita and for the main socio-demographic groups of the population as a whole in the Russian Federation (with the exception of cases provided for in paragraph 3 of this article) is established by the Government of the Russian Federation, in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation (with the exception of cases provided for in paragraph 4 of this articles) - OK, established by law subjects of the Russian Federation.

(as amended by Federal Laws No. 122-FZ of 22.08.2004, No. 213-FZ of 24.07.2009)

3. The amount of the subsistence minimum for a pensioner as a whole in the Russian Federation to determine the amount of the federal social supplement to the pension provided for by Federal Law No. 178-FZ of July 17, 1999 "On State Social Assistance" (hereinafter referred to as the Federal Law "On State Social Assistance") , is established on the basis of the consumer basket and data of the federal executive body on statistics on the level of consumer prices for food annually by the federal law on federal budget for the corresponding financial year and for the planning period.

(Clause 3 was introduced by Federal Law No. 213-FZ of 24.07.2009, as amended by Federal Law No. 233-FZ of 03.12.2012)

4. The amount of the subsistence minimum for a pensioner in each constituent entity of the Russian Federation in order to establish a social supplement to a pension provided for by the Federal Law "On State Social Assistance" for the corresponding financial year is established on the basis of the consumer basket and data from the federal executive body on statistics on the level of consumer prices for food annually by the law of the subject of the Russian Federation and is brought authorized body executive power of the subject of the Russian Federation to the attention pension fund Russian Federation no later than November 1 of the year preceding the onset fiscal year on which it is installed.

(Clause 4 was introduced by Federal Law No. 213-FZ of 24.07.2009, as amended by Federal Law No. 233-FZ of 03.12.2012)

Article 5. Repealed. - Federal Law of August 22, 2004 N 122-FZ.

Article 6

(as amended by Federal Law No. 122-FZ of 22.08.2004)

1. A family (a citizen living alone) whose average per capita income (whose income) is below the subsistence level established in the relevant subject of the Russian Federation is considered to be poor (poor) and has the right to receive social support.

(as amended by Federal Law No. 122-FZ of 22.08.2004)

2. Conditions and procedure for providing social support poor families(citizens) are established in accordance with the legislation of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

(as amended by Federal Law No. 122-FZ of 22.08.2004)

3. Order of calculation per capita income family (of a citizen living alone) is established by federal law.

(Clause 3 was introduced by Federal Law No. 75-FZ of May 27, 2000)

Article 7. Publication of information on the subsistence minimum

Information on the subsistence minimum per capita and on the main socio-demographic groups of the population in general in the Russian Federation and in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation is published quarterly in the official publications of the Government of the Russian Federation and official publications of the executive authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

Article 8. Entry into force of this Federal Law

The president

Russian Federation

Moscow Kremlin

Federal law "On the consumer basket as a whole in the Russian Federation"

December 3, 2012 N 227-FZ RUSSIAN FEDERATION FEDERAL LAW ON THE CONSUMER BASKET FOR THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AS A WHOLE

State Duma

Federation Council

The consumer basket for the main socio-demographic groups of the population as a whole in the Russian Federation is established at least once every five years.

1. Food products included in the consumer basket for the main socio-demographic groups of the population as a whole in the Russian Federation are established in the following composition and volumes (in physical terms):

2. The following ratios of the cost of non-food goods and services with the cost of food products are established (in percent):

Recognize invalid:

1) Federal Law of March 31, 2006 N 44-FZ "On the consumer basket as a whole in the Russian Federation" (Sobraniye zakonodatelstva Rossiyskoy Federatsii, 2006, N 14, art. 1457);

2) Federal Law of December 8, 2010 N 332-FZ "On the consumer basket as a whole in the Russian Federation in 2011 - 2012" (Sobraniye zakonodatelstva Rossiyskoy Federatsii, 2010, N 50, art. 6590).

The president

Russian Federation

Moscow Kremlin

Since January 1, 1998, the subsistence minimum for the whole of the Russian Federation, equated to the cost of the consumer basket, has been established as a cost equivalent intended to justify the minimum wage.

Living wage– valuation of the consumer basket, as well as mandatory payments and fees(Article 1 of the Federal Law of October 24, 1997 N 134-FZ “On the subsistence minimum in the Russian Federation”).

The living wage as a whole for the Russian Federation is intended for:

• assessment of the standard of living of the population of the Russian Federation in the development and implementation of social policy and federal social programs;
• substantiation of the minimum wage established at the federal level, as well as for determining the amounts of scholarships, allowances and other social payments established at the federal level;
• formation of the federal budget;

The cost of living in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation is intended for:

• assessment of the standard of living of the population of the corresponding subject of the Russian Federation in the development and implementation of regional social programs;
• providing the necessary state social assistance to poor citizens;
• formation of budgets of subjects of the Russian Federation;
• other purposes established by federal law.

- these are the minimum set of food products, as well as non-food goods and services, necessary to maintain human health and ensure its vital activity, the cost of which is determined in relation to the cost of the minimum set of food products.

From January 1, 2013, the living wage in the Russian Federation is set based on the new procedure for determining the consumer basket, which is established by Federal Law No. 233-FZ of 03.12.2012 “On Amendments to the Federal Law “On the Living Wage in the Russian Federation”.

The new procedure replaces the previously used normative method for determining the subsistence minimum based on sets of food products, non-food products and services, established in physical terms.

In accordance with Article 2 of Federal Law No. 227-FZ “On the consumer basket as a whole in the Russian Federation”, food products included in the consumer basket for the main socio-demographic groups of the population as a whole in the Russian Federation are established in the following composition and volumes (in physical terms ).

Living wage in the Russian Federation

The subsistence minimum per capita and for the main socio-demographic groups of the population as a whole in the Russian Federation:

Recall that the table shows the living wage in general for the Russian Federation, for regional clarification on the subjects of the federation, see