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Bai Yansong's mention in the CCTV program that "a monthly income of 3,000 is already a middle income" has aroused doubts from many netizens, who believe that this statement is far from the actual income of ordinary people. In order to assess this issue more objectively and fairly, we can compare the average income of different regions and groups.
According to the report data released by the National Bureau of Statistics in 2021, the per capita disposable income of urban residents across the country reached 47,564 yuan, an increase of 9 percent year-on-year1%；The per capita disposable income of rural residents nationwide was 18,667 yuan, an increase of 9 percent year-on-year7%。It can be seen that the average income of Chinese residents, whether in urban or rural areas, is far lower than the "monthly income of 3,000 yuan" mentioned by Bai Yansong. This is in stark contrast to his statement.
Of course, there are significant differences in income levels between different regions and groups. Taking urban workers as an example, the national average income in 2021 is 83,732 yuan, while the average income of first-tier cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen exceeds 100,000 yuan; The average income of second- and third-tier cities in the central and western provinces is about 60,000 yuan. The average income of employees and temporary workers in other non-private enterprises is also relatively low. It can be said that the middle-income group with a monthly salary of 3,000 yuan is only a small part of the total number of urban workers.
In addition, the consumption** index and purchasing power of each region will also have an impact on the real purchasing power of residents. According to the latest data in 2022, the consumption** index of first-tier cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou is about 2%, while the consumption** index of many provinces in the central and western regions is controlled within 1%. This means that residents in the eastern region have to pay higher daily consumption costs. Taking a monthly income of 3,000 yuan as an example, in Beijing it may only be equivalent to the actual purchasing power of about 2,500 yuan in central and western cities; In Shenzhen, it may only be equivalent to the purchasing power of about 2,000 yuan in the central and western cities. It can be said that a monthly salary of 3,000 yuan in a first-tier city can barely meet the needs of a lower level of living.
In order to have a deeper understanding of Bai Yansong's view that "a monthly income of 3,000 is already a middle income", we can specifically analyze the basic necessities of an ordinary family or individual for a month. Here are a few basic essential consumption categories and their specific spending:
1.Food: According to the national standard, the minimum monthly food consumption of an adult is about 800 yuan; A family of three will cost about 1,600 yuan.
2.Clothing: **The minimum amount is about 800 yuan per year, and a family of three needs about 1,500 yuan.
3.Housing: The rent for a small room in first-tier cities is about 2,500 yuan per month, in second-tier cities it is about 1,500 yuan per month, and in smaller cities it is about 1,000 yuan per month.
4.Transportation: The cost of urban public transportation or self-driving is about 300-500 yuan per adult.
5. Communication: mobile phone** and Internet access fee is about 100 yuan per person.
6. Water and electricity: about 200-300 yuan for a family of three.
7.Education: The cost of education for children from urban families is relatively large, with an average of about 1,000 yuan per month.
8.Medical: self-payment and drug expenses after social security reimbursement, ** about 100-300 yuan.
Through the above analysis, it is not difficult for us to find that the above types of basic consumption are added together, and it is actually difficult for a family of three in an ordinary town to meet within 3,000 yuan. In particular, important expenditures such as education, health care, and housing account for almost half of income. It can be seen that the monthly income of 3,000 yuan is only enough to maintain the basic life of urban families, and there is hardly any surplus. Therefore, it seems that there is a gap between calling it medium and the actual situation.
Although from the perspective of macro statistics, the per capita disposable income of Chinese residents has continued to grow significantly in the past decade, reaching a record high. However, we must also be soberly aware that this growth is not shared equally by all groups. Due to the long-standing imbalance in the income distribution structure, a considerable number of ordinary workers and families are still facing the dilemma of weak income growth and high consumption pressure.
For example, at present, the old-age security of empty nesters in rural and urban areas in China is insufficient, and many people only rely on the minimum living allowance to survive. The wages of a large number of migrant workers, temporary workers and other groups have been low for a long time. Many employees of small and medium-sized enterprises have the problem of wage arrears due to the difficulties in business operations. The actual income that these groups can really get every month is probably difficult to reach the "middle level" of 3,000 yuan. Not to mention the unemployed, who have long relied on benefits to make ends meet, and those who are physically disabled and unable to work, all of whom face significant threats to their basic survival.
Therefore, when judging whether China as a whole meets the criteria of "middle-income country", we cannot ignore the realistic feelings of the groups at the bottom of society. Their feelings are the most important criterion for judging the degree of development of a country and a society. Bai Yansong's remark that "a monthly income of 3,000 is already a middle-income income" gives too much prominence to the growth of macroeconomic statistics and fails to fully appreciate the predicament and feelings faced by the ordinary masses. Therefore, there is a certain gap between this statement and the actual situation.
In general, Bai Yansong's "monthly income of 3,000 is already a middle income" does not correspond to reality under the current situation. The income level of the ordinary people in China is still low, and many people are facing the dilemma of sluggish income growth and high consumption pressure. Therefore, when assessing the number of middle-income groups in China, we need to take into account the income differences of different regions and groups, as well as the actual situation of basic consumption needs. At the same time, we also need to pay attention to the living conditions and feelings of the underprivileged groups, so as to better solve their problems and achieve the common development and progress of society.
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