Rosstat compared the level of household income before and during the coronacrisis.
Rosstat presented data on how much money Russian families need every month to make ends meet during the pandemic.
The total income should be at least 61,000 rubles, which is 2,500 higher than in 2018. According to the ministry, 25% of families have no financial difficulties.
Judging by the survey data, another 76% of them experience both large and insignificant difficulties, the rest can buy only what they need.
Judging by the results of the study “Comprehensive monitoring of the living conditions of the population” for 2020, the financial situation of Russian families has improved compared to the data of two years ago.
Difficulties with material support, even with minimal purchases, then experienced 79.5% of families, in 2016-m – 84.6%.
If we consider the categories of families, then the living costs have increased more than others for young households with children, their monthly expenditure is 80,900 rubles. The expenses of families with disabled children increased even more: 88,400 rubles.
Recall that such studies are conducted by the department every two years, the current survey was held in the fall of 2020, and included data received from 100,000 families.
As Topnews wrote, in October last year, Rosstat estimated that 64% of young families had enough money only for food and clothing.
In addition, the agency announced data on the actual accrued salary in Russia in April – May of this year. It increased by 2.5% compared to March.