- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- Hungary
- Riga
- Budapest
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Riga (Latvia) and Budapest (Hungary)
| Food | 10% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 10% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Ls 3.44 (1,435 Ft) | 1,350 Ft | 6% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Ls 3.23 (1,346 Ft) | 1,358 Ft | 1% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Ls 1.76 (735 Ft) | 699 Ft | 5% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Ls 0.68 (285 Ft) | 246 Ft | 16% |
| 12 eggs, large | Ls 1.19 (495 Ft) | 500 Ft | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Ls 1.38 (577 Ft) | 467 Ft | 23% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Ls 2.48 (1,031 Ft) | 847 Ft | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Ls 0.65 (271 Ft) | 284 Ft | 5% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Ls 0.51 (214 Ft) | 320 Ft | 33% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Ls 0.69 (285 Ft) | 219 Ft | 31% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Ls 5.39 (2,246 Ft) | 1,414 Ft | 59% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Ls 1.09 (455 Ft) | 367 Ft | 24% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Ls 0.58 (243 Ft) | 227 Ft | 7% |
| Housing | 43% | ||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 43% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Ls 489 (203,747 Ft) | 144,643 Ft | 41% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Ls 156 (64,894 Ft) | 41,136 Ft | 58% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Ls 11.13 (4,636 Ft) | 4,692 Ft | 1% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Ls 387 (161,343 Ft) | 146,889 Ft | 10% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Ls 122 (50,937 Ft) | 19,171 Ft | 166% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Ls 4.50 (1,875 Ft) | 2,062 Ft | 9% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Ls 5.33 (2,223 Ft) | 1,320 Ft | 68% |
| Clothes | 37% | ||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 37% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Ls 59 (24,708 Ft) | 21,467 Ft | 15% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Ls 32 (13,197 Ft) | 8,722 Ft | 51% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Ls 59 (24,410 Ft) | 20,000 Ft | 22% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Ls 74 (30,959 Ft) | 20,864 Ft | 48% |
| Transportation | 7% | ||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 7% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Ls 11,929 (4,971,294 Ft) | 5,400,000 Ft | 8% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Ls 0.98 (408 Ft) | 424 Ft | 4% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Ls 22 (9,228 Ft) | 9,955 Ft | 7% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Ls 5.46 (2,277 Ft) | 2,432 Ft | 6% |
| Personal Care | 42% | ||
| Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 42% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Ls 5.61 (2,340 Ft) | 1,656 Ft | 41% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Ls 2.84 (1,184 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | 10% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Ls 2.50 (1,042 Ft) | 649 Ft | 60% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Ls 2.03 (847 Ft) | 700 Ft | 21% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Ls 1.08 (451 Ft) | 328 Ft | 38% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Ls 1.36 (569 Ft) | 413 Ft | 38% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Ls 8.43 (3,513 Ft) | 2,406 Ft | 46% |
| Entertainment | 7% | ||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 7% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Ls 13.14 (5,477 Ft) | 4,809 Ft | 14% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Ls 8 (3,334 Ft) | 2,876 Ft | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Ls 36 (14,884 Ft) | 7,933 Ft | 88% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Ls 35 (14,705 Ft) | 11,500 Ft | 28% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Ls 4.14 (1,727 Ft) | 1,275 Ft | 35% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Ls 2.21 (923 Ft) | 472 Ft | 96% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Ls 1.79 (744 Ft) | 439 Ft | 70% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Ls 100 (41,735 Ft) | 57,167 Ft | 27% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Ls 0.06 (25 Ft) | 35 Ft | 28% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Ls 32 (13,232 Ft) | 13,355 Ft | 1% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Ls 2.07 (863 Ft) | 799 Ft | 8% |
| TOTAL | 16% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,944 prices entered by 393 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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Cost of living in Riga (Latvia) is 16% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
For example, you would need at least 542,131 Ft
(Ls 1,301)
in Riga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
468,750 Ft
in Budapest.