The threshold cited for what is termed temporary coverage stands at 67,530 rubles, a figure reported by Vedomosti based on Rosstat data.
Interviews conducted with department participants suggested that this minimum income level, 67,530 rubles, is needed for household support. When compared with late 2020 figures, Russians valued the income required for similar purposes at 60,923 rubles per household. In practical terms, about a quarter of respondents, 26.3 percent, could meet that level, while 37.7 percent were already facing certain financial strains.
Further snapshot data showed that 44.7 percent of Russian families could not replace even basic furniture, and 23.7 percent struggled to provide a seasonal pair of shoes for each family member. In 16 percent of households, there was no money available to buy fruit at any time of the year. Additionally, a notable 47.2 percent of Russians indicated they were not prepared to handle unexpected expenses.
Market observers cautioned that these survey results reflect subjective perceptions of respondents and should not be treated as macroeconomic benchmarks. Yet several experts noted that the survey offers a more realistic glimpse into the current financial realities confronting families in the country. It was also observed that high salaries earned by individual family members do not automatically translate into high overall family income.
On June 6, Izvestia published a study by FinExpertiza, reported to have shown that in 2022 the number of Russians earning above the average income increased by 9.4 million, according to the publication WroteIn.