The average subsistence level per capita, calculated on the basis of the minimum standards of consumption of basic foodstuffs, in August 2018, In comparison with the previous month, it increased by 7.5%, December 2017. on - 13,8%. In its structure, the share of expenditures for the purchase of meat and fish occupied 18.1%, fruits and vegetables - 14.4%, dairy, fat and egg products - 13.9%, cereals and cereals - 6.7%, sugar, tea and spices - 1,9%.

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Methodological explanations

The subsistence minimum is the minimum cash income per person, equal to the value of the minimum consumer basket. The minimum consumer basket is a minimum set of food products, goods and services needed to ensure the life of a person in natural and value terms. It consists of a food basket and a fixed share of spending on non-food items and services. The share of expenses for the minimum necessary non-food products and services for the calculation of the subsistence minimum from January 1, 2018. is set at 45 percent of the cost of the minimum consumer basket.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/10591?lang=kk