We talked about the minimum wage from July 1, 2017 and the regional “minimum wage” in ours. We will talk about the relationship between the minimum wage and the subsistence level, as well as the value of the latter for the 2nd quarter of 2017 in our consultation.

What is a living wage?

The subsistence minimum is the valuation of the consumer basket, as well as mandatory payments and fees (Article 1 of Federal Law No. 134-FZ of October 24, 1997). The consumer basket includes the minimum set of food products necessary for human life and health, as well as non-food goods and services.

Minimum wage = Living wage?

The Labor Code of the Russian Federation establishes that the minimum wage cannot be lower than the subsistence level of the working population (Part 1, Article 133 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation). The living wage for the working population as a whole in the Russian Federation for the 1st quarter of 2017 is 10,701 rubles (Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation dated June 20, 2017 No. 730). But the current minimum wage of 7,800 rubles, even after its increase (Federal Law No. 460-FZ dated December 19, 2016), does not reach the subsistence level. This discrepancy is explained by the fact that the increase in the minimum wage to the subsistence level is planned to be carried out in stages. The procedure and timing of this increase must be established by Federal Law (Article 421 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation). But such a federal law has not yet been adopted. Therefore, the prospect of bringing the minimum wage and the subsistence level into line is still quite vague, and the contradiction that has arisen in connection with the requirements of Part 1 of Art. 133 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation is still insoluble in economic realities.

As for the compliance of the regional minimum wage with the subsistence minimum of a constituent entity of the Russian Federation, the Labor Code of the Russian Federation provides that the “minimum wage” is established taking into account socio-economic conditions and the subsistence level of the working population in the corresponding constituent entity of the Russian Federation. This means that there is no hard and fast rule “regional minimum wage = regional subsistence minimum”. However, regional agreements may provide that the minimum wage is set at the subsistence level. So, for example, clause 3.1.1 of the Moscow tripartite agreement on the minimum wage states that the “minimum wage” is reviewed quarterly and is set at the subsistence level of the working population of the city of Moscow. At the same time, the new minimum wage comes into force on the 1st day of the month following the month of entry into force of the resolution of the Moscow Government, which established the cost of living (clause 3.1.2 of the Agreement). Moreover, if the cost of living decreases, the minimum wage will no longer change. For example, the cost of living for the working population in Moscow at the end of the 1st quarter of 2017 was 17,642 rubles (Moscow Government Decree No. 355-PP dated June 13, 2017). This Resolution came into force on June 25, 2017. Therefore, the minimum wage in Moscow from July 1, 2017 is also set at 17,642 rubles.

When and by whom is the living wage established?

In general, the cost of living per capita and for the main socio-demographic groups, both in the country as a whole and in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, is calculated quarterly based on the consumer basket and Rosstat data. The latter provides the following information to determine the subsistence level (Clause 1, Article 4 of Federal Law No. 134-FZ of October 24, 1997):

• level of consumer prices for food products;
• consumer price indices for food, non-food products and services;
• cost indexes for mandatory payments and fees.

The federal subsistence level is established by the Government of the Russian Federation, and the regional one - in the manner established by the relevant constituent entity of the Russian Federation (clause 2 of article 4 of the Federal Law of October 24, 1997 No. 134-FZ).

Considering that it takes time to obtain and process statistical data, the cost of living is not approved immediately after the end of the quarter. At the time of preparation of the material, the cost of living for the 2nd quarter of 2017 had not yet been published. The experience of past years shows that the federal cost of living for the 2nd quarter is not ready until August, and, for example, in 2013 it was calculated only in October.

Of course, every person is concerned about the size and value of the subsistence minimum established in his country, because it is this that determines the standard of living of the population for the upcoming 2017.

What is a living wage

The living wage is a certain monetary value, which is collected from two components: physiological and social. The physiological part of the subsistence minimum (LM) is almost 90% of the entire established amount. It includes cost of the minimum food basket, which is necessary for the healthy functioning of the body, as well as a minimum set of non-food products, thanks to which the normal functioning of a person in society is carried out, taking into account the necessary costs. The social part of the PM is usually 10-12% and represents a set of spiritual values ​​necessary for an adequate life, the level of which is also set to a minimum.

The cost of living in 2017 in Russia. Forecast

It should be noted that the size of the living wage in Russia is determined quarterly by the Government of the Russian Federation, which in turn is guided by the consumer basket, as well as the data of a special federal executive body. statistics authorities.

Let us recall that for the 1st quarter of 2016, the Government of the Russian Federation (dated June 9, 2016) established the following minimum monthly wage: per capita - 9776 rubles, for pensioners - 8025 rubles, for the working population - 10524 rubles, for children 9677 rub.

And yet what will it be living wage 2017? According to the forecasts of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, the value of the pensioner's monthly income, in Russia as a whole, should be from 8922 to 9252 rubles , everything will depend on how the country’s economy develops. For example, at the moment in the Nizhny Novgorod region, a bill has been adopted that sets the minimum cost of living for 2017. According to its data, in this region, in 2017, from January 1, the following cost of living will be established: for a pensioner - 8082 rubles, at the moment - 7992 rubles (see whether they will raise it in Russia.

Why is a living wage needed and what does it affect?

The PM determines the amount of material benefits to the population, scholarships and other social payments. Also, according to the calculated PM, both the state budget and the local budget of various districts are formed. The higher the cost of living, the naturally simpler and richer life in the country is. It is worth noting that due to the 2016 crisis, the PM fell from 10,017 rubles (as of the 2nd quarter of 2015) to 9,776 rubles in the 1st quarter of 2016. But due to the high level of inflation in the Russian Federation, these figures will increase in 2017. For example, if inflation this year is 12%, then ideally the minimum monthly wage for the population will be increased by this amount.

It should be noted that in the last quarter of 2015, more than 18% of the Russian population had an income less than the established subsistence level.

Latest news: On March 13, 2018, the cost of living in Moscow in 2017 for the 4th quarter of 2017 became known. We tell you how much its official value is for various groups of the population and how this will affect the social sphere.

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The official cost of living in Moscow in the 4th quarter of 2017 was approved by Decree of the Moscow Government of March 13, 2018 No. 176-PP.

If you wish, you can familiarize yourself with this document of the Moscow Government on the cost of living in 2017 for the last 4th quarter.

Thus, the minimum cost of living in Moscow in 2017 for the 4th quarter for various groups of the population was:

• the basic cost of living in Moscow per capita in 2017 (Q4) – 15,397 rubles;
• the approved living wage for the working population of Moscow in 2017 (Q4) – 17,560 rubles;
• official cost of living for a Moscow pensioner in 2017 (Q4) – 10,929 rubles;
• the cost of living for a child in Moscow for 2017 (Q4) is 13,300 rubles.

What changed

Let us note that the cost of living per person in Moscow in 2017 increased by 305 rubles in the 4th quarter. This is compared with the last quarter of 2016.

But the most noticeable jump in the cost of living in Moscow in 2017 was in the 4th quarter for able-bodied residents. It became 341 rubles more than in 2016.

If we talk about other categories, then the cost of living in Moscow in 2017 for the 4th quarter also increased for them. Thus, a pensioner needs 214 rubles more, and children – 311 more than in 2016.

As such, a revision of the cost of living in Moscow occurs every quarter. Its traditional growth means that life is becoming more difficult (not cheaper), and the state has to spend more on the social sphere to support vulnerable segments of the population.

Why do we need a living wage?

It is extremely important to know what the cost of living is in Moscow for 2017 for the 4th quarter. After all, this is not just an abstract economic value, but a real assessment of the so-called consumer basket. The law includes the following items:

• non-food products;
• mandatory payments and fees to the budget.

As a result, the official cost of living in Moscow in 2017 signals what benefits will be received by categories of residents in need. Namely, it is taken into account when calculating:

• additional benefits for the birth of children;
• monthly benefits for children;
• one-time financial assistance to persons who find themselves in difficult life situations.

Also, the average cost of living in Moscow in 2017 depends on:

• student's right to a social scholarship;
• registration for amendment of living conditions;
• providing free legal support;
• calculation of subsidies for housing and communal services.

Please note that Moscow charges the cost of living for subsidies for 2017 not in the fourth, but in the second quarter of 2017. The figure for the first quarter of 2018 will not be clear yet.

The slowdown in inflation and the restoration of economic growth is reflected in the decrease in the cost of living in 2017. According to the Ministry of Labor, in the last quarter of 2016 this figure decreased by an average of 2%. At the same time, the minimum wage continues to lag significantly behind the subsistence level. The government plans to correct this trend within three years.

Reducing the cost of living: prospects for 2017

The slowdown in inflation leads to an actual reduction in the cost of living, representatives of the Ministry of Labor note. According to Rosstat, price growth in October-December 2016 was 1%, which confirms the restoration of positive dynamics in the domestic economy.

As a result, the average cost of living is about 9.7 thousand rubles. For pensioners, this figure dropped to 8 thousand rubles, for children to 9.4 thousand rubles, and for working citizens to 10.5 thousand rubles. The average reduction in the indicator reached 2%.

Officials predict a further reduction in inflation rates in 2017, which will affect the cost of living. At the same time, the level of the minimum wage continues to lag behind the subsistence level. Despite the intentions of officials to increase the minimum wage by 4% from July 2017, this figure will be 7.8 thousand rubles, which is almost 2 thousand below the subsistence level.

Experts note that lowering the minimum will affect the amount of social payments and additional payments from budgets at various levels. As a result, the government will be able to reduce the budget deficit, which will increase the stability of the financial system.

Budget savings

Since the crisis began, the government has faced a serious challenge. The budget deficit exceeded 3% of GDP, which forced officials to use alternative sources to finance expenditures. First of all, funds from the Reserve Fund were used, which at the end of 2016 were practically exhausted.

The cost of living is taken into account when calculating various social benefits. The economic crisis and devaluation of the ruble led to an increase in inflation in 2014-2015. As a result, this indicator reached its maximum level at the end of April-May 2015, exceeding the mark of 10 thousand rubles.

Social expenses make up a significant part of the domestic budget. In times of crisis, officials are forced to cut costs, including adjusting the cost of living to take into account slowing inflation.

In the future, the cost of living will continue to decline, experts say. In 2017, the Russian economy will restore positive rates of development. In response to the strengthening of the ruble, prices will remain at a stable level. As a result, the cost of living will be 9-9.5 thousand rubles. In addition, the relationship between this indicator and the minimum wage remains an important issue.

Lagging minimum wage

Since January 1, 2017, the minimum wage indicator remains at the level of 7.5 thousand rubles, which significantly lags behind the subsistence level. According to estimates by the head of the Ministry of Labor Maxim Topilin, the government will need three years to equalize these indicators. At the same time, the minister emphasizes that regional specifics must be taken into account. The cost of living varies significantly across different regions, making a differentiated approach more feasible.

The government is counting on the restoration of budget revenues. Oil prices, which account for the lion's share of exports, will continue to rise over the coming years. A reduction in oil production will make the “black gold” market scarce, which will affect the movement of price quotes.

The optimism of officials may not be justified, experts warn. The dynamics of the domestic economy continues to depend on external factors, including oil prices. The price of “black gold” remains highly volatile. Analysts assume a new collapse in quotations if the agreement to reduce oil production is disrupted. Moreover, the development of geopolitical factors remains a significant degree of uncertainty. In the near future, the further fate of the sanctions will be determined, which will have a significant impact on the Russian economy.

The cost of living continues to decline in response to slowing inflation. At the end of the last quarter of 2016, the minimum amounted to 9.7 thousand rubles. In the future, experts predict a decrease in the figure to 9 thousand rubles.

In January 2017, the minimum wage remains 7.5 thousand rubles, which is almost 2 thousand rubles less than the subsistence level. The next increase in the minimum wage is scheduled for July of this year. The government will be able to equalize these indicators within three years.

Reducing the cost of living will reduce budget expenses. As a result, the government will be able to balance the state treasury.

The cost of living in Moscow for the 4th quarter of 2017 (current) is established by Decree of the Moscow Government dated March 13, 2018 No. 176-PP.

For the main socio-demographic groups of the population amounted, rubles:

• per capita 153
• for the working population 17560;
• for pensioners 10929;
• for children 13300.

Compared to the 3rd quarter of 2017, decreased, rub.:

• per capita -763 (-4.&6%);
• for able-bodied -893 (-5.0&%);
• for pensioners -491 (-4.4&%);
• for children -638 (-4.8%);

The cost of living for the 1st quarter of 2018 in Moscow is expected in the first half of June 2018.

The minimum wage in Moscow is set equal to

• 18742 from 10/01/2017
• 17642 from 07/01/2017
• 17561 from 01.10.2016

The cost of living in 2017 for a child and a pensioner

The minimum subsistence level is a defining value for each state. It includes a food basket and the smallest set of goods. Additionally, the social part is also included in this size. It is equal to 10% of the entire level and represents a set of spiritual values ​​that are mandatory for an adequate life.

The government sets a certain level for the population every quarter. This is done through a special Resolution.

If at the moment the cost of living for a retired citizen barely exceeds 8 thousand rubles, then in 2017 this figure will definitely reach 9000. According to some forecasts, it will be equal to 9.2 thousand rubles, but in the same Nizhny Novgorod region this economic parameter will remain at that level as in the current year. For children, the amount is already 9.6 thousand rubles. and it is expected that in 2017 its size will increase slightly - to a maximum of 10,000.

Living wage in 2017 in Moscow

The standard of living in a city is one of the main factors influencing the cost of living. Therefore, it is not surprising that in Moscow and the Moscow region it is higher than in other regions of Russia. This is explained by higher prices for housing, transport and other goods in Moscow and the Moscow region.

Now the minimum figure for able-bodied citizens is close to 19 thousand, for pensioners - 12 thousand, for children - 14.5 rubles.

The law establishes that the regional level in Moscow and the Moscow region for unemployed citizens is 1000 less. Preliminarily, for January 2017, they plan, at best, to raise the figures indicated for all categories and ages of citizens by 500-1000.

The cost of living in 2017 per child

A separate item in the calculation of the living minimum for a person is the indicator for children. Now for calculating child benefits the figure is just under 14 thousand. This indicator differs by region. For example, in St. Petersburg and the Sverdlovsk region the minimum numbers are 10,000. (If you have difficulties obtaining financial assistance in St. Petersburg or require more serious support, you can contact a lawyer for help).

The smallest sizes are in Tatarstan (just over 8,000), the largest are in the Nenets Autonomous Okrug - more than 20 thousand rubles. Child benefits throughout Russia are set at 15.5 thousand rubles one-time and 3 thousand rubles monthly for the first child up to the age of 1.5 years.

The cost of living for a pensioner 2017 in Moscow and the Moscow region

Another parameter in the table with minimum living standards is the cost of living for non-working pensioners in Moscow in 2017. Its value for the capital is about 11 thousand rubles. If a pensioner works, then the option “living wage for an able-bodied citizen” is relevant for him, which in Moscow and the Moscow region exceeds 13 thousand. If we draw parallels with the whole of Russia, then this is one of the highest indicators. Among the record holders here are Chukotka and the Nenets Autonomous Okrug (about 15 thousand), and at the end of the list are Tatarstan and Mordovia - about 6 thousand rubles.

Average cost of living in Moscow in 2017

On a per capita basis, the relevant Moscow Law establishes that in the capital and the Moscow region this is 15,000. If a person is recognized as able to work, then this financial parameter of the region increases to 17 thousand rubles. It is expected that in 2017 the minimum for a working person will be 18,000. Based on the average calculation per person, the cost of living is unlikely to exceed 16,000.

Moscow government decree on the living wage in 2017

Since the minimum values ​​for human life are set quarterly, for 2017 they will be adopted only in December-January. So, for now there are two resolutions for the capital numbered 297 and 551 - for the first and second quarters, respectively.

Per capita, according to calculations for the last quarter, the following decree was issued: 15,300 - the average figure, 17,500 - for the working population, 10,800 - for pensioners and 13,200 - for children.

According to the Decree of the Moscow Government No. 952-PP dated December 5, 2017, for the third quarter of 2017, the cost of living is:

• per capita - 16,160 rubles per month;
• for the working population - 18,453 rubles per month;
• for pensioners - 11,420 rubles per month;
• for children - 13,938 rubles per month.

Table of cost of living values ​​by quarter

Note to the table: Quarterly values ​​for 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 are given.

About the cost of living in Moscow

On a quarterly basis, statistical authorities submit reports on public consumption and prices for the priority needs of the population of the Russian Federation to the federal and regional governments. This information is called the “living wage” (LM).

The indicator is calculated not for the entire population, but with a breakdown:

The PM includes the consumer basket and mandatory personal income tax payment. The tax is included in the PM of only a working person. For other categories, the PM value is equal to the cost of the consumer basket.

A consumer basket is a set of essential goods, without which a person will not be able to maintain the proper level of activity and health, as well as remain socially active.

At the country level, the PM value is set by the Government of the Russian Federation. In Moscow - the City Government. The PM value in the capital is established in accordance with:

• Federal Law of October 24, 1997 No. 134-FZ “On PM in the Russian Federation”;
• Resolution of the Federal Government dated January 29, 2013 No. 56 “On approval of the rules for calculating the value of PM in the Russian Federation”;
• City Law of May 15, 2002 “On PM” No. 23.

Moscow occupies a leading position in all socio-economic rankings. If we talk about average salaries, then for 2017, according to Mosstat, the level is 67 thousand rubles, while the average salary is from 22 thousand rubles. up to an average maximum of 200 tr. If we remove the “tops” and narrow specializations, then we are left with a range of 22 – 45 thousand rubles. This is a good indicator for Russia, even taking into account the increased level of PM in the city. But if you don’t have your own home, it’s difficult to survive in the capital. Renting a small 1-room apartment on the outskirts will cost 25 -30 thousand rubles. Otherwise, the capital is a very attractive, rich region. The power and offices of the largest Russian and foreign companies are concentrated here.

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