Chechen utility bills will have the highest increase in Russia

Chechen utility bills will have the highest increase in Russia

In 2022, Chechen utility bills will increase by the largest percentage in Russia, by 6.5%. Tariffs will change from the middle of the year.

In Dagestan, utility bills will rise by 6%, while in the Stavropol Territory they will not exceed 3.4%. In other regions of the North Caucasus and the South of Russia, the rent will grow by 3.7 - 5.4%.

It should be reminded that last year the highest limit indices were also set for Chechnya (6.5%).

The highest mortgage rate in Russia is recorded in the North Caucasus: in Chechnya, it reaches 8.11%, and in Ingushetia 8.22%. At the same time, the lowest rate is in two other North Caucasian republics: Karachay-Cherkessia (6.95%) and Kabardino-Balkaria (7.1%).

According to a study by the Civil Society Development Fund, the lowest average wages in Russia are in Chechnya - €366, Dagestan - €390, Kabardino-Balkaria - €390, and Ingushetia – €427.

In March of this year, Chechnya was in last, 81st place, in Russia in terms of average wages in the provinces. The situation is slightly better in Kabardino-Balkaria, which is on the 80th line of the rating. Dagestan took 78th place, Karachay-Cherkessia - 77th, Kalmykia - 76th.

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