The average real wages of laborers in June 2020 decreased compared to the previous month. Only the wages of farm laborers increased by 0.11%, from Rp 52,321 per day in May 2020 to Rp 52,379 per day in June 2020. Meanwhile, the real wages of domestic helpers and female hairdressers decreased by 0.18%. The same occurred for construction workers, who experienced a 0.12% decrease.
For information, real wages of laborers reflect the purchasing power of the wages received. Real wages for farm laborers are a comparison between the nominal wages of farm laborers and the rural household consumption index. Meanwhile, the real wages of construction workers are a comparison between the nominal wages of construction workers and the urban consumer price index.
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