For the first time since Independence, Ukraine’s minimum wage has risen higher in dollar terms than the legal minimums of Russia and Belarus. Boosted by Ukraine’s strengthened currency, the nation’s new monthly minimum wage of 4,723 is the equivalent of $199.59. By contrast, Russia’s minimum of 12,130 rubles is worth $195.35. Belarus’ minimum of 375 Belarussian rubles is worth $177.77.
For the first time since Independence, Ukraine’s minimum wage has risen higher in dollar terms than the legal minimums of Russia and Belarus.
