Subsistence minimum level increased by 0.9% in Kazakhstan

ASTANA. January 3. KAZINFORM The level of the cost of living increased by 0.9% and made 16698 tenge in Kazakhstan in December 2012 compared to the corresponding period of 2011, the press service of the Statistics Agency reported.

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The average level of subsistence minimum per capita calculated on the basis of the minimum consumption norms of the basic foods increased by 0.9% in December 2012 compared to December 2011, the press service of the Agency informed.

In accordance with the Agency, the expenditures for consumption of meat and fish made 23.8%, dairy and fat-and-oil products and eggs - 16.4%, fruits and vegetables - 9.9%, bread and grits - 7,8%, sugar, tea and spices - 2.1%.

Source: Kazakh PM's website