Average pension three times below physiological minimum

In January, monthly cost of food products (physiological minimum) per person made up AZM222,830 ($49), according to the Confederation of Trade Unions. The subsistence minimum per person constituted AZM334,680 ($73) and AZM404,960 ($88) per worker.

As compared to December 2000, the indicators have risen 0.8%.

Average monthly wage made up AZM207,500 ($45) in January, while pensions averaged around AZM76,000 (nearly $17).*