Penza, 28 October 2013. PenzaNews. The level of the subsistence minimum per head of population for the third quarter of 2013 is 6,118 rubles.

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The sum was established by the regional government decree.

According to the document, the copy of which was given to news agency “PenzaNews,” the level of the subsistence minimum for able-bodied population is 6,597 rubles, for pensioners – 5,057 rubles, and for children – 6,085 rubles.

The cost of an average consumer goods basket per head of population is 5,691 rubles, including 5,877 rubles for able-bodies population, 5,057 rubles for pensioners and 6,085 rubles for children.