The State Statistics Office found a decrease in the average salary in January, compared to December. The average salary in January of this year is MKD 39,542, which is MKD 456 less compared to December. And while wages are falling, the cost of living is rising. According to the data published by SSM, the trade union basket is MKD 1,500 more expensive in March compared to February, VMRO-DPMNE said in a press release on Friday.
In order for the citizens to survive, they need MKD 1500 more than they have this month, and at the same time they have lower wages by MKD 500 on average.
