OREANDA-NEWS On average, one family spent 6.9 thousand rubles a week on everyday goods, which is almost 1.2 thousand rubles more than last week. The average check was 777 rubles.

For the week from February 28 to March 6, the average weekly expenses of Russians increased by 20.4%, and the average check - by 11.6%, according to the Romir study, received by RBC.

The average check increased by 11.6% (81 rubles) compared to last week. The average cost of one purchase was 777 rubles.

Compared to the same period last year, it increased by 20.7% (133 rubles). Relative to the average value for the last 12 months (648 rubles) the weekly check is 19.9% higher, or 129 rubles.

The researchers calculate the weekly expenditure Index (INR) based on consumption data of 40 thousand Russians in 220 cities with a population of more than 10 thousand people. Participants of the household scan panel scan QR codes from receipts.

After the period covered by the study, on March 6, Visa and Mastercard announced the suspension of all operations in Russia. Visa called this step forced in connection with the military special operation in Ukraine. After the restrictions come into force, the cards issued in Russia will not work abroad, as well as in foreign stores and Apple Pay and Google Pay wallets. Visa and Mastercard cards issued by Russian banks will continue to operate in Russia until their expiration date.

Also on March 9, the Central Bank introduced a temporary procedure for the circulation of cash currency. Until September 9, banks will not sell cash currency to citizens, and it will be possible to withdraw up to $ 10 thousand from a foreign currency deposit — the rest is in rubles. The Central Bank explained that those who opened accounts and deposits in different banks can receive $ 10 thousand in each of them. But if several accounts are opened in one bank, you can take no more than $ 10 thousand.