Russia vs Sri Lanka: Monthly minimum wage (Local currency)
Monthly minimum wage (Local currency) over time
- Russia
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Russia currently reports 19,242 against 17,500 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 1,742.
That makes Russia's figure about 1.1 times Sri Lanka's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
Russia ranks 56th and Sri Lanka ranks 59th of 173 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Russia averaged higher in 1 and Sri Lanka in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Russia | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 82 | 1,944 | 1,862 | Sri Lanka |
| 2000s | 1,318 | 3,443 | 2,124 | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 9,436 | 12,500 | 3,064 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 15,217 | 13,500 | 1,717 | Russia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher monthly minimum wage, Russia or Sri Lanka?
- Russia, at 19,242 against 17,500 in Sri Lanka as of 2024.
- What is the difference in monthly minimum wage between Russia and Sri Lanka?
- 1,742, with Russia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Russia and Sri Lanka?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2024.
- How do Russia and Sri Lanka rank globally for monthly minimum wage?
- Russia ranks 56th and Sri Lanka ranks 59th of 173 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Monthly minimum wage (Local currency). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Data refer to the minimum monthly earnings of all employees as of December 31st of each year. Minimum wages are not reported for countries for which collective bargaining is in place for minimum wages. In cases where a national minimum wage is not mandated, the minimum wage in place in the capital or major city is used. In some cases, an average of multiple regional minimum wages is used. In countries where the minimum wage is set at the sectoral level or occupational level, the minimum wage for manufacturing or unskilled workers is generally applied. Data are converted to U.S. dollars as the common currency, using exchange rates or purchasing power parity (PPP) rates rates for private consumption expenditures. The latter series allows for international comparisons by taking account of the differences in relative prices between countries. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.