- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- Romania
- Riga
- Bucharest
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Riga (Latvia) and Bucharest (Romania)
| Food | 8% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 8% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Ls 3.44 (21 lei) | 26 lei | 17% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Ls 3.23 (20 lei) | 17.03 lei | 18% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Ls 1.76 (10.96 lei) | 9.61 lei | 14% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Ls 0.68 (4.25 lei) | 4.42 lei | 4% |
| 12 eggs, large | Ls 1.19 (7.38 lei) | 9.75 lei | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Ls 1.38 (8.60 lei) | 5.48 lei | 57% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Ls 2.48 (15.38 lei) | 11.53 lei | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Ls 0.65 (4.04 lei) | 4.34 lei | 7% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Ls 0.51 (3.20 lei) | 4.18 lei | 24% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Ls 0.69 (4.26 lei) | 3.27 lei | 30% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Ls 5.39 (33 lei) | 25 lei | 33% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Ls 1.09 (6.79 lei) | 5.49 lei | 24% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Ls 0.58 (3.62 lei) | 2.52 lei | 44% |
| Housing | 46% | ||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 46% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Ls 489 (3,038 lei) | 2,481 lei | 22% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Ls 156 (968 lei) | 396 lei | 144% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Ls 11.13 (69 lei) | 36 lei | 92% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Ls 387 (2,406 lei) | 1,977 lei | 22% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Ls 122 (759 lei) | 317 lei | 139% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Ls 4.50 (28 lei) | 32 lei | 12% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Ls 5.33 (33 lei) | 18.74 lei | 77% |
| Clothes | 20% | ||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 20% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Ls 59 (368 lei) | 346 lei | 6% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Ls 32 (197 lei) | 167 lei | 18% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Ls 59 (364 lei) | 297 lei | 23% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Ls 74 (462 lei) | 291 lei | 59% |
| Transportation | 41% | ||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 41% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Ls 11,929 (74,125 lei) | 73,824 lei | 0% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Ls 0.98 (6.08 lei) | 6.03 lei | 1% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Ls 22 (138 lei) | 55 lei | 150% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Ls 5.46 (34 lei) | 13.63 lei | 149% |
| Personal Care | 3% | ||
| Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 3% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Ls 5.61 (35 lei) | 42 lei | 17% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Ls 2.84 (17.66 lei) | 21 lei | 14% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Ls 2.50 (15.54 lei) | 11.48 lei | 35% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Ls 2.03 (12.64 lei) | 15.29 lei | 17% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Ls 1.08 (6.73 lei) | 5.95 lei | 13% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Ls 1.36 (8.48 lei) | 8.97 lei | 5% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Ls 8.43 (52 lei) | 23 lei | 125% |
| Entertainment | 0% | ||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 0% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Ls 13.14 (82 lei) | 68 lei | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Ls 8 (50 lei) | 43 lei | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Ls 36 (222 lei) | 101 lei | 119% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Ls 35 (219 lei) | 146 lei | 51% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Ls 4.14 (26 lei) | 17.19 lei | 50% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Ls 2.21 (13.76 lei) | 10.63 lei | 29% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Ls 1.79 (11.10 lei) | 6.57 lei | 69% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Ls 100 (622 lei) | 750 lei | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Ls 0.06 (0.37 lei) | 0.96 lei | 61% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Ls 32 (197 lei) | 244 lei | 19% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Ls 2.07 (12.87 lei) | 13.39 lei | 4% |
| TOTAL | 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,572 prices entered by 502 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2013.
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Cost of living in Riga (Latvia) is 24% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania)
For example, you would need at least 19,317 lei
(Ls 3,109)
in Riga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
15,625 lei
in Bucharest.