Living wage for a month. What is the cost of living in Russia

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But it is impossible to simply pay all benefits, compensations, etc. to all applicants. It is for this reason that criteria have been created for people to be classified as low-income and eligible for most benefits and benefits.

One of the most important indicators in this matter is the cost of living. But not everyone knows its meaning and the order of definition.

What it is

The cost of living (PM) is a conditional value, which is established with the help of the relevant legislative act at the federal and regional levels.

It is an indicator of the amount a person needs to maintain a certain standard of living (very modest).

Traditionally, the cost of living for a Muscovite is somewhat higher than in most other subjects of the federation.

The only exceptions are regions with too severe climatic conditions.

The value of the subsistence minimum is used when assigning various social payments.

It is when comparing family income with it that it is determined whether it is poor or not.

Many benefits, compensations and other types of social assistance are available only to families whose incomes are officially recognized as low, and they are classified as low-income.

Important! Since 2019, the minimum wage in the region cannot be less than the federal subsistence level.

Costs taken into account when calculating the consumer basket

The value is calculated every quarter based on the data received by Rosstat for the corresponding period.

This takes into account the average cost of food products needed for normal human life, as well as the following categories of expenses:

Although the situation in the country and in the world has changed significantly when calculating the subsistence minimum, for some reason at least some expenses for communication services are still not taken into account.

The calculation of the cost of services included in the subsistence level also raises many complaints.

After all, the percentage of spending on a communal apartment, etc. is estimated not by the real expenses of the population, but only as a percentage of the food basket.

In reality, often the included amount will be completely insufficient for these payments.

But if income per person exceeds the PM, then you won’t have to count on benefits even for a communal apartment.

Dynamics table

The cost of living is not constant. It changes in the same way as prices for basic goods and services. Moreover, the PM can just as well not only increase, but also decrease.

Every quarter, the PM for all categories of the population is established in the capital by a Decree of the Government of Moscow. It indicates the value of the subsistence minimum based on the results of the last quarter.

Comment. According to the norms approved in the legislation, the city authorities must adopt the Decree on the level of the living wage within 3 months after the end of the quarter. For example, for the II quarter of 2019, it will be approved only until the end of July 2019.

We give in the table visual information on the change in the level of the subsistence minimum in the capital over the past 5 quarters:

The above table clearly shows that fluctuations in the subsistence minimum are very significant.

Sometimes, literally because of 1-10 rubles, you can lose the prescribed benefits, which saved more than one thousand.

Alas, a more equitable scheme for assigning benefits is currently not provided.

To pay child support

Most federal child benefits are paid regardless of the income of the recipients.

And the benefit for caring for a child up to 1.5 years will be more for those citizens who earn more.

Regional allowances and compensations in Moscow differ significantly in this respect. They are more targeted and often only available to low-income families.

Usually, to determine the possibility or impossibility of receiving benefits, the income of all family members is considered, divided by the number of people in it and compared with the subsistence level per capita. Comparison with the level of a child is rarely used.

Which for people of retirement age

Pensioners are one of the most socially vulnerable groups of the population. Pension rates often leave much to be desired.

Additionally, the capital has a special program to increase pensions for residents of the capital.

If a pensioner lives in Moscow for 10 years or more, then he will be paid extra up to a pension of 17,500 rubles.

Per capita

Although the per capita indicator is an average of other subsistence levels (for children, for pensioners and workers), it is the most important of them all.

Usually, it is on this basis that the possibility of assigning benefits is determined. This approach is explained by the fact that in a family there are usually representatives of different categories of the population (workers, children, etc.).

What is included in the daily food intake

The number of products, on the basis of which the subsistence minimum is calculated, has very little in common with modern living conditions.

It is believed that able-bodied Muscovites should eat about 0.3 kg of potatoes per day, about the same amount of vegetables and bread, and also drink about 0.8 liters of milk, but only 160 g of meat is supposed, and even less fish - 50 g For pensioners, all norms are much lower.

Non-food category

The situation with non-food items is no better. Muscovites are offered 2 sets of bed linen and 3 units of stationery per year. But shoes are calculated differently.

It is assumed that 6 pairs of shoes will be enough for 3.5 years. With outerwear, too, not everything goes smoothly for 7 years, only 3 items are required.

Calculate online

Directly online calculator of the living wage on the official sites is not offered. But it is easy to calculate it yourself by simply adding up the PM for each family member.

But on the Internet you can find quite easily various benefit calculators. With their help, you can calculate the approximate amount of the required subsidy.

A table is given for the subsistence minimum in Moscow

Cost of living in Moscow by quarters 2019 - 2020

The cost of living is a cost expression of the consumer basket, is determined for each region of Russia and for the Russian Federation as a whole on a quarterly basis. Separately, it is established in each region (annually).

According to Article 2. 134-FZ, the cost of living in the whole of the Russian Federation
at the federal level 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 "size" of wages established at the federal level;
• determining the amounts of scholarships, allowances and other social payments established at the federal level;
• formation of the federal budget.

at the regional level, 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.

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 subject of the Russian Federation, is considered poor (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 No.

Living wage, set at the level of a subject 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 volume 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 amount of individual social payments for 2019"

N 805-PP of October 30, 2017 "On the establishment of the amount of individual social payments for 2018"

N 816-PP of December 6, 2016 "On establishing the amount of individual social payments for 2017"

No. 828-PP dated 08.12.2015 "On establishing the amount of individual social payments for 2016"

No. 735-PP dated 09.12.2014 "On establishing the amount of individual social payments for 2015"

No. 851-PP dated December 17, 2013 "On establishing the amount of individual social payments for 2014"

The subsistence level of a pensioner in the city of Moscow in order to determine the regional social supplement to a pension

Official living wage in Moscow 2019

THE GOVERNMENT OF MOSCOW
RESOLUTION dated March 12, 2019 N 181-PP
On the establishment of the subsistence minimum in the city of Moscow for the IV quarter of 2018

Table with the Living Wage in Moscow quarterly 2018 - 2019

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   The methodology for calculating the subsistence minimum per capita is given: for a pensioner, a child, etc.

Archive Living wage Moscow 2018 - 2019

THE GOVERNMENT OF MOSCOW
RESOLUTION dated December 4, 2018 N 1465-PP
On the establishment of the subsistence minimum in the city of Moscow for the III quarter of 2018
In accordance with the Law of the city of Moscow dated May 15, 2002 N 23 "On the subsistence level in the city of Moscow" the Moscow Government decides:
1. Set the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the III quarter of 2018:
- per capita - 16,260 rubles;
- for the able-bodied population - 18580 rubles;
- for pensioners - 11505 rubles;
- for children - 13938 rubles.
2. Establish that before establishing the subsistence minimum in the city of Moscow for the fourth quarter of 2018, in order to make social payments, the appointment (provision) of which takes into account the subsistence minimum 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 conditions for 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 value of the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the II quarter of 2018 is applied.

THE GOVERNMENT OF MOSCOW







- for children - 14329 rubles.

THE GOVERNMENT OF MOSCOW
RESOLUTION of September 19, 2018 N 1114-PP
On the establishment of the subsistence minimum in the city of Moscow for the II quarter of 2018
In accordance with the Law of the city of Moscow dated May 15, 2002 N 23 "0 subsistence level in the city of Moscow" the Moscow Government decides:
1. Set the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the II quarter of 2018:
- per capita - 16463 rubles;
- for the able-bodied population - 18781 rubles;
- for pensioners -11609 rubles;
- for children - 14329 rubles.

THE GOVERNMENT OF MOSCOW
RESOLUTION dated June 5, 2018 N 526-PP
06 setting the subsistence minimum in the city of Moscow for the 1st quarter of 2018
In accordance with the Law of the city of Moscow dated May 15, 2002 N 23 "0 subsistence level in the city of Moscow" the Moscow Government decides:
1. Set the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the first quarter of 2018:
- per capita - 15,786 rubles;
- for the able-bodied population - 17,990 rubles;
- for pensioners - 11157 rubles;
- for children - 13787 rubles.

THE GOVERNMENT OF MOSCOW
RESOLUTION dated March 13, 2017 N 176-PP
On the establishment of the subsistence minimum in the city of Moscow for the IV quarter of 2017
In accordance with the Law of the city of Moscow dated May 15, 2002 N 23 "On the subsistence level in the city of Moscow"
The Moscow government decides:
1. Set the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the IV quarter of 2017:
- per capita - 15397 rubles;
- for the able-bodied population - 17560 rubles;
- for pensioners - 10929 rubles;
- for children - 13300 rubles.
2. Establish that before establishing the subsistence minimum in the city of Moscow for the first quarter of 2018, in order to make social payments, the appointment (provision) of which takes into account the subsistence minimum 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 conditions for 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 value of the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the II quarter of 2017 is applied.

MOSCOW GOVERNMENT DECISION No. 952-PP of December 5, 2017
On the establishment of the subsistence minimum in the city of Moscow for the III quarter of 2017
In accordance with the Law of the city of Moscow dated May 15, 2002 N 23 "On the subsistence level in the city of Moscow", the Moscow Government decides:
1. Set the subsistence minimum in the city of Moscow for the III quarter of 2017:
- per capita - 16,160 rubles;
- for the able-bodied population - 18453 rubles;
- for pensioners - 11420 rubles;
- for children - 13938 rubles.

THE GOVERNMENT OF MOSCOW
RESOLUTION dated September 12, 2017 No. 663-PP
On the establishment of the subsistence minimum in the city of Moscow for the II quarter of 2017
In accordance with the Law of the city of Moscow dated May 15, 2002 No. 23 "On the subsistence level in the city of Moscow", the Moscow Government decides:
1. Set the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the II quarter of 2017:
- per capita - 16426 rubles;
- for the able-bodied population - 18742 rubles;
- for pensioners - 11603 rubles;
- for children - 14252 rubles.

THE GOVERNMENT OF MOSCOW
RESOLUTION dated June 13, 2017 N 355-PP
On the establishment of the subsistence minimum in the city of Moscow for the 1st quarter of 2017
In accordance with the Law of the city of Moscow dated May 15, 2002 N 23 "On the subsistence level in the city of Moscow", the Moscow Government decides:
1. Set the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the first quarter of 2017:
- per capita - 15477 rubles;
- for the able-bodied population - 17642 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 Pechatnikov L.M.

The calculation of the minimum amount necessary to maintain normal life is made quarterly. Statistical authorities in Moscow collect information obtained from various retail outlets. Living wage in Moscow depends on the category to which the citizen belongs. Economists estimate the costs of people belonging to different social groups differently.

What is the purpose of the living wage?

When calculating the minimum payments, experts determine the list of goods and services necessary for a normal life:

• the body needs a constant supply of nutrients;
• the list includes products that are used for hygiene purposes;
• experts take into account the cost of shoes and outerwear;
• the basket takes into account the cost of paying for housing and communal services, taking into account the standards.

Economists evaluate the parameters that affect the size of the subsistence minimum:

• the salary that local residents receive on average;
• rising prices for goods bought by local residents.

Living wage in Moscow is used in the calculation of benefits that are paid at the birth of children to young families. This indicator affects the amount of subsidies due to poor citizens. The level of income of some citizens does not even reach the subsistence level. The state provides financial assistance to such people.

Minimum costs are calculated for all groups of people living in the capital. There are several categories of Muscovites:

• people who work at the enterprises of the capital;
• older people who have taken out a pension;
• children who are under the age of 18.

When calculating this indicator, information provided by state statistics bodies is used. This takes into account the level of prices in large retail chains. Separately, the cost is determined for different product groups.

Living wage in Moscow per capita depends on their income level. This figure in January is 16160 rubles. People who work in various organizations of the capital have the right to receive 18,453 rubles. The state pays 11,420 rubles to the elderly. Children are entitled to payments in the amount of 13,938 rubles.

Important! The above indicators will be updated in March 2019. Information about this should appear on the website of the Moscow Government.

What expenses are taken into account when calculating the consumer basket in the capital of Russia in 2019?

When calculating the cost of a consumer basket, the following types of expenses should be taken into account:

• about 50% of the costs are for the food group;
• experts calculated the number of pairs of shoes needed by Muscovites;
• the basket includes the cost of things that residents of the capital need;
• payment for services necessary for normal living.

The needs of people are influenced not only by social status. Much depends on the gender and age of the applicant. Experts divide the residents of the capital into 3 main groups:

• people who receive official salaries;
• Senior citizens;
• minor children.

In March 2019, the composition of the food basket will change. Now residents of the capital have to spend 41.4% on the purchase of food costs. To purchase non-food items, Muscovites spend 16.4% of the cost of the food basket.

When calculating the cost of the basket, you need to take into account the composition of food products. The choice of non-food items varies by gender.

When preparing a list of hygienic devices, the characteristics of the female and male body are taken into account. When calculating the food basket, specialists need to achieve the right balance of nutrients. A person needs a certain ratio of protein and fat components. Minerals and vitamins are needed to build cells.

What is included in the daily norm of food for a Muscovite?

At the same time, the daily requirement for bread among Muscovites is 300 g. Potatoes occupy a large share in the nutrition of the inhabitants of the capital. A person eats 280 g per day. Dairy products account for 80 g.

To maintain normal life, Muscovites are supposed to have 50 g of fish. The share of meat products on the table of a resident of the capital is 180 g. As you can see, the amount of products does not correspond to modern conditions at all. Type of non-food products used in the calculation of the subsistence minimum.

Non-food group

Important! In 2019, Moscow is expected to increase the cost of the consumer basket by 10%. Monitoring of food prices is carried out by the statistical authorities on a regular basis. Experts estimate the level of prices in 105 trade organizations of the capital.

Housing and communal services are vital. In the cost of the consumer basket, economists include:

• 300 liters of water, which Muscovites spend on average per day;
• within a month, a resident of the capital consumes 10 cubic meters. meters of gas;
• the monthly need for electrical energy is 55 kW.

When calculating the cost of living, 620 trips by public transport must be taken into account.

How is the cost of living for a resident of the capital calculated?

Specialists in determining the living wage take into account the following indicators:

1. The consumer basket is estimated.
2. The minimum amount is affected by the amount of payments for hygiene items. A person needs shoes.
3. Residents of the capital monthly pay for various services. It is necessary to take into account the tariffs that exist in the city.

The share of food products in the basket should be 50%. Muscovites spend about 25% on non-food items. The remaining 25% is accounted for by services. Economists take into account the rise in prices for food and food groups.

At the same time, they determine the minimum costs for essential goods. The monthly income of a family living in Moscow is divided by the number of people. When calculating family income, only close relatives are taken into account.

How to determine the subsistence minimum for a Moscow family? To do this, you need to calculate the annual amount of consumed products. The amount received is divided by 12 months and multiplied by the average cost of goods and services. After that, the obtained values ​​\u200b\u200bare added.

How the cost of living affects the possibility of receiving social benefits

When applying for social benefits, experts evaluate all the costs of Muscovites. These include the expenses indicated in the income tax return. It is necessary to take into account the funds that were spent by able-bodied citizens.

To determine the level of wealth of the family, you need to add up the salaries of all members. Moreover, income is affected by the number of disabled citizens. These may include children, the elderly and the disabled. The cost of living for children exceeds the cost for pensioners.

Parents spend money to feed their children in school canteens. A rather serious expense item is the purchase of clothing and stationery.

To determine the amount of family income, you can use the formula:

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

PM - the value of the subsistence minimum operating in the region.

PM tn - how much able-bodied citizens receive.

PM n - the size of the subsistence minimum set by the elderly

PM d - the minimum amount necessary for the living of children, taking into account the cost of food in educational institutions and the cost of education.

N is the number of close relatives living in 1 apartment.

First you need to determine what social groups the family members belong to. After that, you need to evaluate the cost of living in a particular region. Let's analyze the calculation procedure using an example.

The father works at the municipal enterprise as a worker. Mother got a job in accounting. These 2 family members belong to the working-age population. Parents are raising 1 minor child. The pensioners are 70 years old.

The living wage for able-bodied citizens in the region is 11,569 rubles. The amount of the minimum payments due to the elderly is 10,144 rubles. The subsistence minimum for children is 10,715 rubles.

PM \u003d (11,368 x 2) + (10,131 x 2) + (10,612 x 1) / (2 +2 +1)

From here, we get:

PM \u003d (22,736 + 20,262 + 10,612) / 5 \u003d 10,722 rubles.

As of January 1, 2019, the subsistence minimum values ​​valid in the 4th quarter of 2017 will be relevant. Its value must comply with Decree No. 952-PP. You can evaluate the changes in the subsistence minimum for Muscovites using the following table.

The cost of living in January 2019 will be calculated based on previous indicators. The reason for this approach is that in order to obtain objective figures, statistical information is needed for all groups of citizens. It takes some time to process them. Due to this indicator, the state guarantees the fulfillment of its obligations.

The administration of the capital establishes a certain level necessary to ensure the minimum needs of a person. A family that receives less than the subsistence level can count on additional payments.

In 2019, Muscovites who work in various organizations will have to receive at least 18,453 rubles. For the elderly, the minimum income level is 11,420 rubles. The cost of children is much higher than that of pensioners.

Parents need to constantly spend money on food in the school cafeteria. For most Russian families, the process of preparing for the new academic year is a test. You need to buy clothes and various accessories. According to economists, the minimum cost for a Moscow student is 13,938 rubles.

Living wage per capita

This value is calculated by adding the minimum payments for all groups of residents. In the 1st quarter of 2019, the subsistence minimum in the capital will be 16,160 rubles. The minimum amount of income necessary for the living of an able-bodied citizen. The salary level of a working person cannot be less than 18,453 rubles. This amount should be enough for the most necessary things and food.

Living wage for an elderly person

The amount of income of a pensioner living in the capital is 11,420 rubles. Older people need more than just food. Poor health forces them to buy various medicines. Often pensioners receive less than the living wage. In this case, they are entitled to additional payments.

Minimum payments per child in Moscow

The funds are used to purchase school supplies and clothing. Children get sick much more often than adults, since they have not yet formed an immune system. For treatment, parents are forced to buy expensive medicines.

How much money is needed to meet the minimum needs of people living in the Moscow region?

In January 2019, people working at enterprises have to spend at least 12,156 rubles a month. The expenses of parents for the maintenance of children amount to 11,881 rubles. Elderly people can qualify for a minimum payment of 9,071 rubles. The income of the population depends on the size of the subsistence minimum. Its value in the Moscow region reached 13,750 rubles. Employers are not entitled to pay a lower amount to their employees.

Conclusion

When calculating the living wage, the costs associated with paying for services are taken into account. Moreover, experts take into account the differences associated with different social status of people. As people age, their nutritional needs change dramatically. The greatest load is experienced by people who work at the enterprises of Moscow.

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Probably every Russian has heard of such a thing as a minimum living wage. But not everyone understands what exactly it means, why it is necessary and how this amount is calculated.

What it is?

The living wage in our country involves determining the real value of the so-called conditional consumer basket. In other words, this is the amount of money a person needs every month to satisfy his most minimal needs in terms of nutrition and providing the necessary conditions for survival.

The concept of "living wage" is mainly of a statistical nature and serves to reveal the standard of living and income of the population. Thus, there are two main groups of people - the poor and the non-poor. The first category includes citizens whose monthly income is below the minimum subsistence level. The second category of the population is citizens whose income exceeds the amount established as a "living wage".

in Moscow

If we consider the issue from the point of view of the realities of life of Russian citizens, in particular people living in the capital, then the amount recognized by the state as a “living wage” is not enough for a Muscovite to be able to provide himself with essential goods. Most residents of our main metropolis, according to numerous social surveys, argue that this amount is sorely lacking to live on them for one calendar month.

In addition, it is believed that in Moscow it is greatly underestimated.

Nevertheless, the state has clearly defined the list of needs that a Russian citizen experiences, and the satisfaction of which is the main condition for his survival. The so-called minimum consumer basket is “filled” with these needs.

Composition of the minimum consumer basket

This concept conditionally includes two categories of the simplest needs of Moscow citizens per person. The first category includes the necessary food, and the second - non-food products, as well as services. A table on the cost of living in Moscow will be presented below.

The number and volume of these needs for the able-bodied population is determined for the year. This list includes:

• bread, as well as other bakery products, cereals, pasta, legumes, etc. - 127 kg;
• potatoes - 101 kg;
• vegetables - 115.5 kg;
• fruits and berries - 61.5 kg;
• sugar, as well as confectionery - 23 kg;
• meat and meat semi-finished products - 57.5 kg;
• fish - 19.5 kg;
• dairy products - 295 kg;
• eggs - 220 pieces;
• various types of oil (vegetable, butter, etc.) - 12 kg;
• tea, coffee, spices, salt, etc. - 5.5 kg.

Non-food group

What else affects the minimum subsistence level in Moscow? Non-food basket. It contains, as a rule, clothes, household and personal hygiene items, as well as various types of services, including utilities. This group includes:

• outerwear - 3 pieces for 7.5 years;
• light outerwear - 7 pieces for 4.5 years;
• underwear - 10 pieces for 2.5 years;
• socks, tights, etc. - 6 pieces for 1.5 years;
• hats, haberdashery - 4 pieces for 6 years;
• shoes - 5 pairs for 3.5 years;
• writing instruments - 2 pieces for 1 year;
• economic, as well as various household goods - 18 pieces for 11 years;
• bed linen and accessories for sleep - 13 pieces for 8 years;
• sanitary and personal hygiene items, as well as medicines - 11% of the amount of money that is spent monthly on non-food items.

In Moscow, in addition to food and non-food items, it also includes some services. In accordance with the legislation and the size of the "living wage" in the capital, one adult able-bodied person annually needs:

• providing living space - 18 square meters;
• residential heating - 6.9 Gcal;
• water (both cold and hot, including water disposal) - 285.5 liters per day;
• electricity - 50 kWh;
• gas supply - 11 cubic meters (monthly);
• use of vehicles - 628 times a year;
• services of culture, sports, etc. - is 5% of the monthly amount provided for the payment of services;
• other services - 16% of the monthly amount used to pay for services.

What is the minimum living wage in Moscow, not every resident of the capital knows.

Secondary Benefits

In accordance with the legislation and regulations approved specifically for residents of the capital, the subsistence minimum is also used to calculate certain social benefits for citizens, which are provided for by federal laws and other regulations. It can be:

• additional cash benefits for the birth of children to young families (in order to stimulate the birth rate in the country);
• monthly financial assistance to people who find themselves in a difficult life situation; a lump-sum payment in the form of compensation for the reimbursement of expenses related to the adoption of children;
• monthly child allowance;
• utility bill subsidies;
• monthly payments to single mothers in the form of compensation in connection with the increase in the cost of living.

The size of these benefits can also affect the subsistence level in Moscow.

The goals of establishing a living wage

In addition to the above payments, the cost of living is also taken into account when accruing social scholarships to students from low-income families, when registering under housing improvement programs, calculating subsidies for paying for services for using residential premises, providing legal assistance free of charge, etc.

The value of the minimum monetary payment for life is also calculated for different categories of the population, which include:

• able-bodied citizens;
• pensioners;
• children.

For each of them in the capital there is a separate living wage, the value of which is determined in accordance with the special needs of citizens belonging to a certain category. Subsequently, this value is taken into account in the process of assessing the standard of living of Moscow residents, as well as for planning the implementation of social support for those in need.

Features of calculating the minimum subsistence level in Moscow

This amount is calculated in accordance with the results of the last quarter and is based on special data received by the state statistics authorities for the city of Moscow on the level of prices for food products, as well as non-food products necessary for citizens.

The subsistence minimum is determined quarterly by a government decree, and comes into force from the moment it is published in official sources.

The value for different categories of Muscovites

This amount is calculated individually for different categories of the population of Moscow. Thus, there are three types of subsistence minimum:

• for able-bodied citizens;
• for pensioners;
• for children.

For the latter, the subsistence minimum is minimal, while it is maximum for the working population of the city of Moscow.

The cost of a conditional consumer basket in the capital is slightly higher than in other regions of Russia. This is due to the fact that life in this city is much more expensive.

As a result, the subsistence minimum here is 17,674 rubles for able-bodied Muscovites, 13,453 rubles for children, and 10,874 rubles for people of retirement age.

The statistical services of each country regularly calculate the minimum levels of consumption and income required to maintain a certain quality of life for citizens. The level of the subsistence minimum in Russia is closely related to the minimum wage regulated by the labor code. Both of these concepts are inseparable from budget planning and the country's economy as a whole. In addition, the level of the minimum income concerns each person, as it determines the standard of living of the population. Find out why this indicator is needed, what its value is and what it affects.

What is a living wage

Article 1 of Federal Law No. 134-FZ defines the cost of living (hereinafter referred to as the PM) as an analysis of the prices of the consumer basket and mandatory payments and fees. The consumer basket includes the necessary minimum set of food products, and non-food products and services to ensure human life and preserve his health. The value of the subsistence minimum is a conditional figure that differs significantly by region and for people of different ages.

The indicator of the cost of living in Russia is used not only for statistical accounting, but also for:

• social policy planning;
• substantiation and regulation of the minimum wage;
• determining the amount of scholarships, allowances and other payments of a social nature;
• monitoring the standard of living of the country's demographic groups;
• budget planning of subjects of the Russian Federation;
• providing information to employment centers;

Living wage

The average cost of living in Russia as a whole and for the constituent entities of the Russian Federation is set every quarter on the basis of the consumer basket, Rosstat data on the level of prices for food products, non-food products and services, and the cost of monthly payments. Per capita and for the main socio-demographic groups of citizens in Russia, this value is approved by order of the Ministry of Labor in agreement with the Ministry of Economic Development, the Ministry of Finance, and for subjects - in the manner established by local authorities.

The value of the indicator differs significantly depending on the age per capita, while the following groups are distinguished:

• children;
• working-age population;
• pensioners.

For individual socio-demographic groups, the values ​​of the cost of living are different. The smallest number of products is calculated for pensioners, then for children and working citizens. From which it follows that the highest PM per person is set by the state for the adult working-age population, the lowest - for pensioners.

How the cost of living is calculated in Russia

The subsistence minimum per capita in the country is determined based on the results of the past quarter by the relevant regulatory act of the Ministry of Labor, for the regions - by a resolution or decree of local authorities. The PM for pensioners is established by the provisions of Federal Law No. 178-FZ. The set of goods in the consumer basket is regulated by the legislation of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

This indicator is a guarantee that Russian citizens will receive a minimum income. Based on the size of the average per capita income, a person can be recognized as poor, get the right to social payments, subsidies, benefits. A Russian citizen or family is considered poor if the total income of family members is below the cost of living established by the region of residence. The procedure for providing social assistance is regulated by Federal Law No. 178-FZ, which provides for:

• housing subsidies - provided when the total family income is lower than the cost of housing, utilities;
• subsidies for kindergarten payments - provided in the amount of 20% of the parental fee for the first child, 50% for the second, 70% for subsequent children;
• state social scholarship - assigned to students whose income per family member is below the average per capita subsistence level in Russia;
• social supplement to pension - is established for citizens who receive a pension less than the value established by the region of residence;
• social material assistance - provided to certain categories of citizens;
• monthly payments for the birth of a third child until they reach the age of three are paid based on the regional PM for children.

living wage budget

The price analysis of the consumer basket, the cost of taxes and other payments is called the budget of the PM. The composition of the basket is analyzed and adapted to the state of the economy and the social sphere, at least once every five years, the cost is indexed annually, and intermediate price monitoring is carried out quarterly. Today's basket includes:

• Products:

1. flour (bread, pasta, cereals, flour);
2. potatoes, fruits, vegetables, melons;
3. meat, fish products;
4. dairy products;
5. eggs;
6. oils;
7. groceries (tea, sugar, salt, spices).

• Non-food products:

1. outer warm clothes;
2. outer summer clothes;
3. stockings, socks;
4. hats;
5. shoes;
6. school supplies;
7. bed sheets;
8. household goods;
9. goods for hygiene;
10. medicines.

• Paid services:

1. housing;
2. public utilities;
3. transport;
4. cultural activities.

Minimum

The living wage in Russia includes indicators of the physiological and social minimum, which determine its upper and lower limits. Physiological includes the satisfaction of primary human needs. The social one is focused on meeting the minimum spiritual and social needs and determines the upper limit of the PM. The lower limit coincides with the physiological minimum.

Average

The average cost of living in Russia is determined in the federal settlement center using special formulas, based on data collected by a commission from representatives of the Ministry of Labor, Social Services and the Statistics Service. Every year there is an increase in the subsistence minimum, but during the year the values ​​\u200b\u200bmay fluctuate downwards. The basis for the calculation are:

• inflation rate;
• price level;
• goods contained in the consumer basket;
• rate of taxes and fees.

Today's living wage

In 2018, the cost of living in the Russian Federation was adjusted based on the forecast of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation for inflation to 4% by the end of the year and the general economic situation in the country. From May 1, 2018, Federal Law No. 41-FZ of March 7, 2018 (the document amends Article 1 of Federal Law No. 82-FZ of June 19, 2018 "On the Minimum Wage"), the minimum wage is 100% of the subsistence minimum for the adult working population for the second quarter of 2017.

As of May 1, 2018, the minimum required income per person in Russia, according to the order of the Ministry of Labor of the Russian Federation of April 13, 2018 No. 232 n, is the value known from the data at the end of 2017:

• per capita - 9,786 rubles;
• for the able-bodied population - 10,573 rubles;
• for pensioners - 8,078 rubles;
• for children - 9 603 rubles.

per person

Summary table of average values ​​for Russia, calculated per capita and for socio-demographic groups, according to official data from Rosstat:

Living wage by region

Federal values ​​are used for social statistics. When providing social assistance from the state, the values ​​determined by the region are used. The cost of living for the subjects of the federation is set not only taking into account standard values ​​and the level of inflation, but also climatic features and the needs of citizens of a particular region (territory, republic). Each area provides its own specific values.

According to Rosstat, the highest rates for 2017 were maintained in the following regions:

The lowest values ​​for the same period are observed in the following subjects of the Federation: