Without exception, everyone eagerly awaits the coming of the new economic year, believing that all the bad things will remain the same, and next year will certainly become better. Nevertheless, 2016 met us with a huge rise in the dollar over the ruble, stagnation of the economy, a decrease in the cost of oil and, as a result, a decrease in the standard of living of citizens and an increase in poverty among Russians. The anti-crisis project of the State Duma of the Russian Federation focuses on helping banks and industries, while it deprives residents of the help. In connection with the current circumstances in the country, we will tell you how to survive in Russia for an ordinary person.
Price statistics in 2015
Rosstat at the end of last year showed statistics on rising prices for essential goods. According to this information, we can conclude that the cost of grocery goods, in December 2015, increased by 1.2%, and over the past year the price increase amounted to 14%.
Non-food essential goods, in turn, over the past month increased by 0.4%, and for the whole year by 13.7%. Utility prices have also risen. Russia provided statistics according to which the cost of public services in December increased by 0.7%, and for the whole year by 10.2%.
Living wage
The current law, adopted on November 24, 1997, sets the minimum cost of living in the Russian Federation. According to statistics, in 2016 an amount was established that will be enough for a living with minimal expenses. Today, the subsistence minimum of a child is about ten thousand rubles, a pensioner - about eight thousand, and an average able-bodied person - twelve thousand rubles.
What is included in the cost of living?
Each of us knows what the minimum cost of living is, but does everyone know what it is? Why, most often, when speaking of a living wage, they also mention a grocery basket? The thing is that the cost of living is the total amount of food and non-food baskets, as well as mandatory utility bills. Typically, when calculating a food set, the annual rate of consumption is indicated. What exactly is included in it? Let's take a closer look.
On the example of the Moscow region, we found that the average working person a year requires the following:
- Pasta and grain products, as well as cereals and legumes with a total weight of 125 kilograms per year.
- About 100 kilograms of potatoes.
- 110 kilograms of vegetables and 60 - fruits.
- Sugar - 25 kilograms.
- 90 kilograms of meat and fish.
- 290 kilograms of dairy products.
- 200 chicken eggs.
Also, a small percentage of other food products are allocated in the grocery basket.
average salary
The average income of the population is a rather relative concept for many citizens. However, it is not. The average salary is a base number. They are following and discussing it, they are guided and used in compiling statistics. For example, some citizens, in search of a new job, are ready to change their place of residence and are researching average wages in various settlements in the hope of finding a more profitable city.
To find out what is the average salary and the most paid area of activity, we recommend listening to the opinion of Rosstat. So, for example, according to their statistics, the average salary in 2014 amounted to 41 thousand rubles, but financial activity became the most paid area.
Family average wage
The average family income is the total salary of all family members. Over the past year, the demands of the inhabitants of Russia have declined. Now, in their opinion, for a "normal" life, a family of three will be enough for a month 62 thousand rubles.
A sociological survey was conducted in August last year. Sociologists found out from citizens how much cash, in their opinion, is necessary for a family of three for an average life. The survey involved 1, 500 residents. The highest demands are on the population of St. Petersburg and the capital. There, "for happiness", residents need 90-98 thousand rubles. The Russian economy is constantly changing, so you need to carefully monitor the situation in the country.
The most paid professions in the Russian Federation
Who earns how much? This issue is of interest to the younger generation. It arises in the selection of the current profession and life path. The most paid work in Russia is also of interest to the older generation. Recently, many professions have become less relevant, and many have expressed a desire to get another education in order to find a more paid job. Let's see which professions are most in demand now.
Senior manager
Today, the highest paid job in Russia is with a senior manager. This is the person who is responsible for replenishing the client base, selling goods and PR campaigns. The salary of the whole enterprise depends on his work. The salary of a senior manager is comparable to the salary of a completely successful private entrepreneur.
IT workers
The second place in terms of wages is occupied by information technology workers. Currently, no production is possible without such employees. The main duty of such employees is to ensure the safety of information. At some enterprises, their duties also include monitoring the functioning of office equipment.
Business trainers
The third highest paid business consultants. Their duties include assistance to an individual or legal entity in solving a problem that is related to entrepreneurial activity. Recently, enterprises are increasingly hiring business consultants as full-time employees.
Little tips
Today, the Russian economy is not going through the best of times, although it still remains one of the most powerful in the whole world. Many do not know how to deal with the crisis, and therefore are experiencing depression and constant quarrels in the family associated with a lack of finances. Our tips will help you understand how to survive in Russia for a simple person.
Finance control
First of all, to save money, make a family budget. Use cost control to minimize costs. Refuse from purchases that are not essential goods. Try to buy products in bulk in bulk. To save money, try to follow the promotions of shopping centers, sales, acquiring important and cheap. The systematic use of bonuses makes it possible to save money.
Give up bad habits. This will not only save on the purchase of cigarettes and alcohol, but also in the future on your health.
Additional income
No one knows what awaits ordinary people in Russia. Additional earnings will make it possible to survive the crisis without special worries, and with ordinary income it will allow you to make repairs faster or, for example, buy a car. Of course, most residents of the Russian Federation work about five days a week, and most often from morning to evening. With such a busy schedule, it’s quite difficult to find additional work, so we picked up options that can easily be combined with the main work.
First of all, you need to remember your own skills and hobbies. Handmade is popular today. Probably not everyone is familiar with this term. Speaking in understandable language, this is what is created with your own hands. Today, thousands of citizens earn extra money in this way. You can create toys, cards, jewelry and many other little things. This version of the side job has a lot of positive aspects. Firstly, when you create a product, you relax, and secondly, you yourself adjust your work schedule. Now things created with their own hands are in great demand, because each work is unique and created with love.
Another option for additional income is all types of services. Based on your capabilities, you can do repair work of household appliances, cleaning services or tutoring. There are a lot of options, so feel free to choose what you know and start working today.
Everyone once thought about how to survive in Russia for a simple person, but not all tried to save. Using our fully feasible tips, you can defer a substantial amount and purchase something really necessary.
What is associated with low wages?
Of course, we all know what exactly is connected with low wages. However, there are also problems that we most often do not think about. Demographic difficulties in the Russian Federation are directly related to lower wages. Over the past five years, mortality in the state has clearly exceeded the birth rate. And in the pre-crisis year, there has been some positive progress, but today, in the circumstances of a decrease in the profits of many people, there is a chance that demographic problems, unfortunately, will continue.
According to statistics, in order to restore the size of the country, each family must have at least three children. Unfortunately, with today's salary level, not everyone can afford such a number of children.
Taxation
It is no secret that taxes are also directly related to the wages of employees. Few people know, but among the total number of taxes, only income is paid to the local budget. The connection is obvious. The lower the salary of citizens, the less money goes to the local budget. As a result, financing of small settlements and educational institutions is delayed, as well as the implementation of district community projects. In connection with this situation, cash payments to certain segments of the population are reduced.
