Ulyanovsk is a city in the Russian Federation. Located on the European territory of Russia (ETR), on the banks of the river. Volga. It is the center of the Ulyanovsk region. Located on the Volga Upland. Ulyanovsk is located at a distance of 890 km east / southeast of Moscow. 626540 people live in it. The total area of the city is 316.9 km2. The dimensions of Ulyanovsk are approximately 20 to 30 km. The cost of living in Ulyanovsk is 9682 rubles. Gradually, its size increases.
Geographic feature
Ulyanovsk is located in a hilly area. Hillyness is more pronounced on the western (right) bank of the Volga than on the left, which may be important for motorists. Landscapes correspond to the forest-steppe.
The climate in the city is temperate continental, relatively dry. Climate warming has led to an increase in average temperature by about one and a half degrees. At the same time, the number of cloudy days increased. Now the average annual temperature is +5 ° . In winter, it equals about -10 ° , and in summer - about +20 ° . 470 mm of precipitation falls during the year, the maximum of which falls in June-July.
Time in Ulyanovsk is 1 hour ahead of Moscow and corresponds to Samara time.
The population of Ulyanovsk grew rapidly until the mid-90s, then slowly decreased until 2010, after which it increased slightly.
Economy
The basis of the economy of Ulyanovsk is the enterprises of the machine-building complex and metal processing plants. Trade, energy and construction play a slightly smaller role. The share of other sectors is less significant.
Living wage
In the second quarter of 2018, the subsistence minimum in Ulyanovsk amounted to:
- On average, per capita - 9682 rubles.
- For people of working age - 10370 rubles.
- The subsistence minimum for a child in Ulyanovsk is 9992 rubles.
- Based on one pensioner - 7937 rubles.
The cost of living in Ulyanovsk, compared with the 1st quarter of 2017, has increased significantly. The largest increase falls on the cost of living of the child - an increase of 373 rubles. The minimum growth among pensioners is 248 rubles.
The cost of living in this city is slightly less than the average for Russia. The minimum living wage in Ulyanovsk, as in other Russian cities, is for pensioners. This is due to the fact that a standard consumer basket is used to calculate the cost of living, which is the same for all regions of the Russian Federation. It includes the most commonly used food products, clothing, shoes, personal hygiene items, as well as monthly utility bills and travel by public transport. Thus, the low cost of living of a pensioner in Ulyanovsk is not a decision of local authorities.
What will affect the cost of living
Based on the cost of living, various social benefits are calculated. In particular, families can receive them at the birth of their first child (in the form of benefits). Regular (every month) payments from maternity capital funds that are made by the Pension Fund are also based on the cost of living.
For payments in the amount of 9992 rubles, those families can count on whose income will be no higher than 15555 rubles (per one person).
With incomes below the subsistence level, social assistance is assumed. The current increase in the minimum wage is also associated with this indicator.
Dynamics in the region since 2015
The cost of living in Ulyanovsk and the Ulyanovsk region is gradually increasing. It was the smallest in the 4th quarter of 2015, when it amounted to 8528 rubles per capita. In the 2nd quarter of last year, it was the same as in the same quarter of this year.
Cost of living in Ulyanovsk. Destinations
In addition to social benefits, based on the cost of living, the following calculations are made:
- An assessment is made of people's living standards, which is necessary for developing a system of social support for the population.
- The cost of living is used to establish the minimum wage. And also when determining the amount of benefits, scholarships and other payments.
- Used in calculating the regional budget.
- It is also used for other purposes prescribed in federal laws.
Conclusion
Thus, the cost of living in Ulyanovsk is 9682 rubles. This is slightly lower than the national average. Since 2015, its size has increased slightly. The minimum value of a living wage is for pensioners.