Cost of living comparison between Riga (Latvia) and Delhi (India)
| Food | 56% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 56% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Ls 3.88 (₨385) | ₨314 | 23% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Ls 2.73 (₨270) | ₨150 | 81% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Ls 1.92 (₨190) | ₨102 | 86% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Ls 0.68 (₨67) | ₨38 | 79% |
| 12 eggs, large | Ls 1.15 (₨114) | ₨46 | 145% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Ls 1.07 (₨106) | ₨25 | 324% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Ls 2.33 (₨231) | ₨101 | 127% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Ls 0.83 (₨82) | ₨100 | 18% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Ls 0.59 (₨58) | ₨28 | 106% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Ls 0.63 (₨62) | ₨68 | 9% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Ls 5.71 (₨566) | ₨747 | 24% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Ls 1.11 (₨110) | ₨57 | 92% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Ls 0.56 (₨55) | ₨20 | 176% |
| Housing | 33% | ||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 33% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Ls 364 (₨36,052) | ₨27,950 | 29% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Ls 87 (₨8,605) | ₨3,403 | 153% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Ls 11.25 (₨1,114) | ₨1,247 | 11% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Ls 393 (₨38,939) | ₨41,578 | 6% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Ls 140 (₨13,860) | ₨8,368 | 66% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Ls 3.50 (₨346) | ₨254 | 36% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Ls 4.75 (₨470) | ₨506 | 7% |
| Clothes | 65% | ||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 65% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Ls 60 (₨5,940) | ₨2,133 | 178% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Ls 28 (₨2,729) | ₨2,232 | 22% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Ls 55 (₨5,402) | ₨2,803 | 93% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Ls 60 (₨5,940) | ₨2,325 | 155% |
| Transportation | 108% | ||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 108% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Ls 13,976 (₨1,383,557) | ₨778,571 | 78% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Ls 0.92 (₨92) | ₨66 | 39% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Ls 25 (₨2,497) | ₨829 | 201% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Ls 4.94 (₨489) | ₨168 | 191% |
| Personal Care | 107% | ||
| Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 107% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Ls 4.47 (₨443) | ₨120 | 269% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Ls 2.90 (₨287) | ₨177 | 62% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Ls 2.60 (₨257) | ₨142 | 82% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Ls 2 (₨198) | ₨168 | 18% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Ls 1.10 (₨109) | ₨112 | 3% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Ls 1.43 (₨141) | ₨51 | 174% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Ls 7.91 (₨783) | ₨201 | 290% |
| Entertainment | 37% | ||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 37% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Ls 12.38 (₨1,225) | ₨1,007 | 22% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Ls 7.50 (₨742) | ₨431 | 72% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Ls 16.86 (₨1,669) | ₨711 | 135% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Ls 30 (₨2,995) | ₨2,364 | 27% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Ls 3.60 (₨356) | ₨358 | 1% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Ls 3.50 (₨346) | ₨100 | 247% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Ls 1.61 (₨159) | ₨163 | 2% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | Ls 112 (₨11,059) | ₨9,143 | 21% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Ls 0.06 (₨6.37) | ₨5.87 | 9% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Ls 36 (₨3,520) | ₨2,011 | 75% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Ls 1.99 (₨197) | ₨107 | 84% |
| TOTAL | 60% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,004 prices entered by 302 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2012.
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Cost of living in Riga (Latvia) is 60% more expensive than in Delhi (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨38,401
(Ls 388)
in Riga
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
₨24,000
in Delhi.