The trend in working poverty in the country; one still suffers to acquire the basics

The trend in working poverty in the country;  one still suffers to acquire the basics

The index of the poverty labor trend It is an indicator published quarterly by the National Council for the Evaluation of Social Development Policy (Coneval) to determine the percentage of the population with labor income below the value of a food basket; That is, those people who work and whose income, even if they were … Read more

Kazakhstanis spend 55% of their income on food – analysts

Kazakhstanis spend 55% of their income on food – analysts

For the second year, Kazakhstan has maintained anti-leadership in the EAEU in terms of inflation for food and non-food products, Liter.kz reports with reference to Energyprom.kz. Analysts note that in 2023, food prices in the country increased by 15.2%. At the same time, in the EAEU as a whole – by only 5.7%. The list … Read more

How do bread prices differ in Kazakhstan and other countries?

How do bread prices differ in Kazakhstan and other countries?

In the capital of which CIS country has the cheapest bread, analysts have calculated, Liter.kz reports. According to Energyprom.kz, over the year in Kazakhstan, a loaf of bread became more expensive by 5.6%. The product made from premium flour increased in price the most – by 9.2%. The largest increase in bread prices was noted: … Read more

The percentage is very sensitive – Bektenov gave instructions due to rising food prices

The percentage is very sensitive – Bektenov gave instructions due to rising food prices

The Prime Minister of Kazakhstan gave instructions due to rising food prices, Liter.kz reports. At a government meeting, he noted that over two months, inflation in annual terms had slowed down and amounted to 9.3%. However, it is necessary to keep it within the eight percent corridor. Price increases were noted for rice, eggs, fruits, … Read more

Has the Kazakh market been captured by Russian imports? Response from the Ministry of Trade

Has the Kazakh market been captured by Russian imports?  Response from the Ministry of Trade

The Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Trade told how they check imported goods, Liter.kz reports. At a briefing at the Central Communications Committee, committee chairman Kuanysh Elikbayev was asked why so many Russian goods occupy the shelves of Kazakh stores. Moreover, they are cheaper in price. Measuring the percentage of … Read more