The population of Russia became more secure, if we measure the standard of living products for soup, but the purchasing power of citizens in relation to other food products for 7 months of 2017 fell.

The purchasing power of incomes of Russians decreased in fish and margarine 23-24%; sunflower oil - by 19%; for cereals and rice - by 15-17%. Beef, milk and pasta, it has decreased by 9-10%, chicken and eggs - by 3%. This is the data for January-July 2017 in comparison with the same period of 2014.

The General decline in the purchasing power against the background of rising wages. Nominal wages in the country has increased over 7 months by 7.5% and real carpetvista 3% (taken into account inflation).

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