What is the cost of living today? What is a living wage? What it is

Living wage in Moscow 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:

• assessment of the standard of living of the population of the Russian Federation during the development and implementation 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), average per capita income whose 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. 1753-PP dated December 17, 2019 “On establishing the amounts of certain social and other payments for 2020 and on amending the Moscow Government Resolution No. 1005-PP dated November 27, 2007”"

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

for 2020 in the amount of 12,578 rubles. Moscow Law of October 30, 2019 No. 26 “On establishing the cost of living for a pensioner in the city of Moscow in order to determine the regional social supplement to pensions for 2020”

Official cost of living in Moscow 2020

THE GOVERNMENT OF MOSCOW
DECISION of December 17, 2019 N 1709-PP
About establishing the value living wage in Moscow for the third quarter of 2019 G.

1. Establish the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the third quarter of 2019:
- per capita - 17,329 rubles;
- for the working population - 19,797 rubles;
- for pensioners - 12,253 rubles;
- for children - 14889 rubles.

Table with the cost of living in Moscow quarterly 2019 - 2020

For the quarter, year	Per capita	For the working population	For pensioners	For children	Resolution
4th quarter 2019					Expected
3rd quarter 2019	17329	19797	12253	14889	No. 1709-PP dated 12/17/2019
2nd quarter 2019	17679	20195	12487	15225	No. 1177-PP dated 09/10/2019
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 September 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 March 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	11/26/2013 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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Archive Living wage in Moscow 2019 - 2020

THE GOVERNMENT OF MOSCOW
DECISION of September 10, 2019 N 1177-PP
On establishing the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the second quarter of 2019.
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 second quarter of 2019:
- per capita - 17,679 rubles;
- for the working population - 20,195 rubles;
- for pensioners - 12,487 rubles;
- for children - 15225 rubles.

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.
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 2019:
- per capita - 16,957 rubles;
- for the working population - 19,351 rubles;
- for pensioners - 12,005 rubles;
- for children - 14647 rubles.

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, providing free legal assistance within state system free legal assistance in the city of Moscow is based on the cost of living in the city of Moscow for the second quarter of 2018.

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 - 14,252 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.

Surely everyone is familiar with the concept of a living wage, but probably not everyone fully understands what it is and how exactly it is defined, and what this concept implies in general. But everyone thought that the size of this minimum was negligibly small and the indicated amount would not be enough for the full existence of the individual. Let's look in more detail at the question of what the cost of living is today, and how it is distributed.

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

So, in simple words This is the amount of money a person needs to live; we’ll look at what exactly it includes later. In Russia, this concept appeared in 1998. The amount of the subsistence minimum 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 working population;
• to determine social payments, pensions and other benefits;
• as well as for regional and state budget planning.

The cost of living per person is determined primarily depending on the region, 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 for the cost of living are set out in Federal Law N 134-FZ.

What is included in the consumer basket

Now it’s worth determining what the cost of living consists of, what is included in this amount? To begin with, it is worth noting that the consumer basket, and this is exactly 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 consist of in Russia? 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 cost of living. The remaining half is utilities, clothing, public transport, medicine, and even visiting 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, the list does not include alcoholic beverages or tobacco products. In addition, other entertainment is not provided for human life, including going to cinemas and clubs, as well as other entertainment activities.

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

The cost of living in Russia

This value is not constant and varies depending on the region. Let's look at the cost of living in Russia for pensioners/able-bodied citizens/children in rubles:

• Moscow – 11428/18530/14009;
• the average for the Russian Federation is 8136/10678/9668.

This is based on data for 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 independently. Let's look at how to calculate the cost of living per person. First of all, in this way the government can assess the well-being of all residents of the country as a whole. When calculating the value, only the market value of those goods that are vitally necessary for a person is taken into account. 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 subsistence level is the minimum set of goods and services that a person needs. By the way, this amount does not include loan payments, therefore, with a minimum wage, the bank should not issue loans, although in practice the opposite happens.

Governmental support

It is worth noting that the state supports low-income families and those whose income does not reach the minimum threshold. Each family has several people living in it, 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 social protection authorities and applying for a subsidy to pay utilities, in this case you can get a refund of up to 50% of the payment. In addition, you can get help in other forms, for example, free travel on public transport, free meals for children in schools, additional benefits and payments.

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

Please note that find out exactly what measures state support are provided to the poor in your region, contact the USZN at your place of residence.

So, let’s summarize that the subsistence minimum is not the norm, but really the minimum, although many are probably shocked by the range and volume of goods presented. But to be fair, many employers pay wages several times higher than the minimum wage.

Living wage (LM) is the minimum amount of a person’s monthly income necessary to satisfy his physiological, social and cultural needs. This value is used for economic calculations and is also the basis for calculating social benefits.

Why is it needed?

Every year, the Government of the Russian Federation compares the real incomes of the population with the established subsistence level. Persons whose earnings are below the minimum wage level are below the poverty line and may qualify for government subsidies.

The subsistence minimum is also used in the following cases:

• assessment of the standard of living in the country;
• calculation of the minimum benefit amount and wages;
• determination of the minimum tax-free income of citizens;
• formation of state and local budgets.

In accordance with legislative framework In the Russian Federation, the monthly income of the adult population of the country cannot be lower than the established minimum. In this regard, the following payments are formed on the basis of PM:

• social supplements to pensions– regular government subsidies covering the difference between the real pension and the subsistence level;
• child benefits– monthly payments to minors in cases where their family income does not reach the minimum subsistence level;
• benefits for the poor– additional payments to the basic income up to the minimum wage level;
• subsidies for housing and communal services;
• childbirth allowance for young families;
• a one-time payment to reimburse adoption expenses;
• monthly subsidy for single mothers due to rising prices;
• compensation for persons who find themselves in difficult life situations.

PM also allows you to identify citizens entitled to the following types of assistance:

• increased scholarships for low-income students;
• queue for improvement of living conditions;
• free legal consultation.

When the PM value changes, subsidies are recalculated automatically. The recipient does not require any documents or confirmation of consent.

What does it depend on?

The cost of living is the cost of the consumer basket. In connection with this, the PM value is affected by:

• composition of the consumer basket;
• current prices for food, housing and communal services, public transport;
• indexation of price increases;
• statistical data on the amount of mandatory payments and fees.

In turn, the consumer basket consists of 3 sections:

• Food(bread products, sugar, meat, fish, milk, fats, fruits, vegetables, potatoes, spices and drinks);
• non-food products(essential items, medicines, clothing, office supplies);
• services (housing and communal services, transport, cultural).

The average ratio of the cost of non-food goods and services to the cost of food products has been established (in percent):

Food (volume of consumption is indicated on average per person per year)

For which categories of citizens is it calculated?

For each of the categories listed below, the PM is calculated individually:

• minor children under 16 years of age;
• able-bodied citizens aged 16 to 54 years (women) or 59 years (men), as well as disabled people of groups I and II;
• pensioners.

The cost of living also depends on the region of residence.

The PM value in Moscow in 2019 was approved by Government Decree No. 672 PP and is:

• per capita – 16,957 rubles (previously 16,087 rubles);
• for people of working age – 19,351 rubles (previously 18,376 rubles);
• for disabled people of groups I and II – 17,560 rubles;
• for pensioners – 12,005 rubles (previously – 11,424 rubles);
• for minors – 14,647 rubles (previously 13,747 rubles).

The cost of living in Moscow in 2019

For pensioners registered in the capital for more than 10 years, a special financing program is in effect. Their income level should not fall below 17,500 rubles.

Living wage for a family

The subsistence minimum for a family is calculated based on the minimum wage of each of its members. The average income per person is called average per capita. When determining it, the following income is taken into account:

• wage;
• compensation payments;
• social benefits;
• severance pay;
• rent (for owners of movable and real estate, leased);
• alimony;
• fees;
• profit from business activities;
• income from bank deposits;
• inheritance and gifts.

When calculating the total family income not taken into account:

• income of adult children living in a separate territory;
• earnings of parents deprived of parental rights;
• income of children receiving state support;
• earnings of a parent in military service/retraining/training;
• income of a parent in correctional institutions.

The average per capita income is calculated using the formula:

SD=D/KM/H, Where:

• SD– average per capita income;
• D– total family income;
• KM– 3 months of calculation;
• H– number of family members.

If during the calculations it is determined that the monthly income of family members is below the subsistence level, citizens have the right to receive subsidies.

What documents are needed to apply for grants?

Applications for government subsidies are accepted by social security authorities. The applicant must have a package of documents with him, which will include:

• certificate of marriage/divorce;
• application requesting recognition of a low-income family;
• original and copy of the child’s birth certificate (if available);
• the applicant's identity card;
• an extract from the house register about the composition of the family.

Social security officials may also require the following additional documents:

• copies of work books of working family members;
• ITU conclusion on assignment of disability;
• income certificate.
• The application is reviewed for up to 10 working days. Upon expiration specified period The organization’s specialists assign the family low-income status and arrange all the necessary subsidies.

Minimum wage in Moscow

Minimum wage is a fixed minimum wage for a certain period of time. In accordance with the legislative framework of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation, an employee’s monthly salary cannot be lower than the established minimum wage.

For Moscow, the minimum wage in 2019 was set at 19,351 rubles.

The main sources of financing the minimum wage are:

• own funds of the employer organization;
• local, regional or federal budget for state budgetary institutions.

The minimum wage includes the following deductions:

• basic salary for the position held;
• compensation payments;
• incentive bonuses;
• other subsidies from the employer.

When calculating the minimum wage, the following are not taken into account:

• overtime;
• part-time work on weekends;
• work on holidays.

In accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation, the hours listed above are paid separately at one and a half rates - the first 2 hours from the start of work, at a double rate - from 3 hours from the start of work.

An employee’s income should not be less than the established minimum wage, subject to the following rules:

• full time work day;
• performance of official duties;
• at least 22 working days (full month);
• no fines or penalties.

Organizations violating Article No. 133 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation are subject to fines in the amount of:

• 50,000 rubles – for organizations;
• 5,000 rubles - for the management of companies, as well as individual entrepreneurs.

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What needs to be done in order to receive normal payments, and in which cases the smallest amount should be set, and in which the maximum.

It is necessary to know the size of the minimum allowance established in the country if you plan to receive benefits, for example, for disability, or if you need to establish with a parent living separately from the child what amount of alimony he is obliged to pay.

Initial data

The cost of living is usually called the base rate that plays important role when determining the amount of payments assigned under social programs to help children left without parental care or who have received.

The minimum subsistence level per child was increased in 2020, but its size may vary depending on the region.

Basic definitions

The amount of social payments equal to the monthly minimum is established by specialists based on the following indicators:

1. Food prices.
2. The child's need for education.
3. Cost of medicines.
4. Transport costs.

Closely related to the term subsistence level is the concept of “consumption basket”. This is a list of goods that a person needs in order to live.

Based on the cost of this basket, the cost of living is determined. It should be taken into account that the quality of life of a citizen is not taken into account; the basket includes only the most important food products and hygiene items, which are impossible to do without.

What is the minimum indicator?

The average cost of living per child in 2020 in the country is set at 9,489 rubles, but in the second quarter of the year this amount will increase to 9,806 rubles.

It is formed based on the cost of food, travel fares, basic necessities, including medicines.

When calculating a disability pension, this indicator is taken into account and can be increased depending on the group established during the forensic medical examination.

Photo: cost of living schedule for 2020

Goods necessary for children in Russia do not include toys, delicacies and luxury items, so their cost is not taken into account when calculating the cost of living.

Current standards

The concept of a living wage is enshrined in Russian legislation - “On the living wage”.

For the country as a whole, this indicator is important for:

• assessments of the general standard of living in the regions and in Russia as a whole;
• calculation Money for benefits paid to socially vulnerable citizens, especially if they have not reached the age of majority;
• compiling reports and forming a budget for the next year;
• providing the necessary measures of assistance to citizens in need, including families in which there is.

The amount of social benefits cannot be less than the minimum subsistence level established in the country and in a particular region.

What you need to know about this indicator

In Russia, the cost of living is adjusted annually, in accordance with the current financial situation in the country.

Many citizens are especially monitoring the situation with setting the minimum for a minor child, since the current level of salaries does not suit everyone.

Some parents cannot afford to properly dress and shoe their child, or provide him with basic necessities, not to mention more expensive things.

The consumer basket for a child consists of the following groups:

The size of the social benefit may increase with, and as a consequence, an increase in the minimum subsistence standard for living. Below it, no social payment or alimony can be assigned.

For what period is it set?

In central, as well as in other regions of Russia, prices for food and basic necessities change from time to time.

If the fluctuations are strong, adjustments to the level of the cost of living are necessary. In Moscow and other cities, this indicator is set based on average market prices.

The state independently determines the contents of the consumer basket. It is taken into account that children, adults and pensioners may have different needs, which is why there are several types of consumer baskets.

Once every five years, the Government decides which goods should be included in the list. The cost of the set is indexed once a year.

Market prices are analyzed quarterly and compared with the cost of products in the basket. Based on the results of this analysis, the consumer minimum per child can be reduced or increased.

Determination of the size of the PM usually occurs on the 30th of each quarter - in January, April, July and October.

If the cost of living has increased, pensions and social benefits are indexed, including those paid to children.

What is it made of?

When calculating the level of subsistence minimum per child, prices for the following goods should be taken into account:

1. Food products.
2. Goods for school - textbooks, notebooks, stationery.
3. Transport.
4. Electricity.
5. Hygiene and essential items.

Regarding the responsibilities for providing for the child, the following should be noted - they are evenly distributed between the parents.

Both father and mother must ensure that their child has everything necessary for life, and if an allowance has been awarded, the money must go towards providing the child with everything necessary.

It was calculated that a child should consume about 84 kilograms of bread, pasta and cereals per year.

This list also includes the following products:

• fruits and vegetables;
• potato;
• sugar and confectionery;
• dairy products;
• spices.

We should not forget that 84 kg. – this is the minimum, in the literal sense, subsistence level.

If you do the calculations, it becomes clear that you only need 60 grams of sugar per day or 600 grams of fruit for ten days.

In this case, about decent living and good nutrition there is no question. The PM level may vary depending on the region, since in one city milk will cost 40 rubles, in another - 60. The calculation is based on average market prices.

What influences the value

There are several factors that must be taken into account when determining the cost of living:

1. Legal.
2. Political.
3. Economic.
4. Ecological.
5. Social.

The size of the PM must be such that it becomes possible to ensure a physiological and social minimum, without which human life is not possible in principle.

The main part of the basket is food, which is impossible to do without. It should be borne in mind that the cost of clothing is included in the PM size, but not for an annual purchase.

Although for children this figure is increased, since they need new clothes quite often due to their rapid growth.

The cost of school uniforms should also be taken into account. The size of the PM is most often determined by a statistical method.

However, resources must also be counted and the needs of the population assessed.

Depending on the established minimum subsistence level, there is an increase or decrease in the amount of benefits for the poor, and social supplements to the disability pension.

Who determines the size

The most money is required for the maintenance of children, since in addition to food they also need to be provided school uniform and casual clothing, educational supplies.

The size of the PM is determined based on the results of the past year once a quarter.

Russian legislation stipulates that the subsistence level should be established both throughout the country and in individual regions. This is stated in Federal Law No. 134 “On the Living Wage”.

The development of a list of products and the establishment of the size of the PM are carried out by federal bodies located in Moscow and commissions that were created in individual Russian regions.

Living wage per child in Moscow in 2020

The state pays various allowances to ensure that the amount of social benefits is not lower than the subsistence level, which in Moscow is 14 thousand rubles per disabled child.

The full amount of payment is assigned if the former spouse’s income is below this level.

This indicator includes all items, namely the average cost of food, school supplies, clothes and shoes, necessary medications.

Is alimony paid in this amount?

The size of the subsistence minimum is taken into account when assigning the amount of alimony, and must be taken into account if:

1. The payer is unemployed.
2. The salary of the parent paying child support is paid not in rubles, but in any other currency.
3. The child was declared legally incompetent after reaching the age of 18.
4. The ex-wife is pregnant or has a child under three years of age, although it does not matter how old the first joint child is.

If the spouse pays alimony in an amount less than the current minimum in the region to ensure the life of the child.

The parent with whom the child remains may sue to increase the amount of payments, but the court will make a decision based on the needs and interests of the child, which come first.

In our article today we will analyze what PM is and find out how to calculate it for a family. This information will help determine whether your family is considered “low-income.”

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

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

The following tablet 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 well-being of citizens.
2. Calculations are based on socio-demographic categories to ensure proper distribution of payments.
3. The size of the consumer basket and the total amount of payments made by citizens every month (for example, “utilities”) are taken into account. In this case, the calculation is as follows: the PC must include at least 50% of products, 25% each for services and non-food products.
4. The increase in prices for goods and services is taken into account.
5. Minimum standards for the consumption of products that are classified as essential are determined.

At the same time, the living wage is calculated both for one person and for the family as a whole. The total monthly income of the family is divided by all its members (people living at the same address).

But communal apartments, where non-relatives may be registered, are not taken into account in the calculations. 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:

• Assessing the standard of living of citizens, developing social policy and introducing special programs at all levels - from federal to local.
• Establishing the amount, scholarships, payments, pensions, etc.
• Definition of value Federal budget for next year.

If we take into account each region of the Russian Federation separately, then knowledge of the cost of living is necessary in order to:

• To get ahead of the standard of living of Russians in each subject of the Russian Federation, in order to implement social programs in this particular region.
• For correct formation budget.
• 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

When 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 examples - Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Category	Who goes there?	PM value in the capital	PM value in St. Petersburg
Working population	This includes persons who are able to take part in work activities, including: Men from 16 to 64 years old. Women from 16 to 59 years old. It is worth noting that ages may vary. IN this group also do not include disabled people of groups 1 and 2	18,580 rubles	12,079 rubles
Pensioners	People who have reached retirement age	12,115 rubles	8,954 rubles
Children (under age)	Persons who cannot work due to their minor age	13,938 rubles	10,754 rubles
Size per capita	The average value that applies to all citizens	16,260 rubles	11,021 rubles

These PM sizes are established by decrees of the Government of Moscow and St. Petersburg. In other regions, the cost of living is also set by the Government or local governments.

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

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

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

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

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

But to calculate the PM for a 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 subsistence minimum is less than that established in your city.

The formula for calculation is as follows:

PM = ((PM tn * N tn) + (PM p * N p) + (PM d * N d))/(N tn + N p + N d), where:

To calculate, be sure to use the following instructions:

1. First, determine what social demographic groups the family consists of. For example, these could be only representatives of the working population and children, or only pensioners, etc.
2. , how many people in the family belong to each group.
3. Determine what PM size is established in your region for each group.
4. If any of the categories are 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 carry out the calculations.

Simple example for calculation

Let's calculate the cost of living for a family of five living 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 (retired).

Now let’s substitute the values ​​into the formula:

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

PM = 37160 + 27876 + 12115 / 5

Answer: 15,430 rubles.

All you have to do is compare it with the indicator for your city - if the average per capita income per family is less than the established subsistence minimum, you will fall into the “Low-income” category.

PM for determining benefits

As we have already said, the amount of social benefits, earnings, and cash assistance for the poor is necessarily determined taking into account the size of the subsistence minimum. Therefore, when calculating this value, experts rely on:

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

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

It is worth noting that some of the calculations are carried out taking into account the expenses that a person requires to maintain normal life activities. Expenses on education and food for children are also taken into account, which is why most often the cost of living for children is traditionally higher than for pensioners.

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

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