Cost of living budget increased in Belarus: Since November 1, the size of the subsistence minimum budget (SMB) has increased in Belarus. BelTA was informed about this by the press service of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection. The average SMB per capita is now 535.70 rubles. For able-bodied citizens, it is set at 574.47 rubles, for pensioners - 381.27 rubles. For children under the age of three, the amount is 332.62 rubles, from three to six years old - 444.34 rubles, from six to 18 years old - 525.44 rubles. In connection with the increase in the SMB, social payments associated with it will automatically increase, including benefits for families with children, pension supplements, and social allowances.

Cost of living budget increased in Belarus: Since November 1, the size of the subsistence minimum budget (SMB) has increased in Belarus. BelTA was informed about this by the press service of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection. The average SMB per capita is now 535.70 rubles. For able-bodied citizens, it is set at 574.47 rubles, for pensioners - 381.27 rubles. For children under the age of three, the amount is 332.62 rubles, from three to six years old - 444.34 rubles, from six to 18 years old - 525.44 rubles. In connection with the increase in the SMB, social payments associated with it will automatically increase, including benefits for families with children, pension supplements, and social allowances.