- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- United States
- Riga
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Riga (Latvia) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 50% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Ls 3.44 ($6.52) | $14.45 | 55% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Ls 3.23 ($6.11) | $7.52 | 19% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Ls 1.76 ($3.34) | $5.55 | 40% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Ls 0.68 ($1.29) | $2.86 | 55% |
| 12 eggs, large | Ls 1.19 ($2.25) | $3.59 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Ls 1.38 ($2.62) | $5.12 | 49% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Ls 2.48 ($4.68) | $6.55 | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Ls 0.65 ($1.23) | $4.61 | 73% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Ls 0.51 ($0.97) | $5.25 | 81% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Ls 0.69 ($1.30) | $3.04 | 57% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Ls 5.39 ($10.20) | $16.99 | 40% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Ls 1.09 ($2.07) | $2.42 | 15% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Ls 0.58 ($1.10) | $3.01 | 63% |
| Housing | 65% | ||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 65% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Ls 489 ($925) | $3,654 | 75% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Ls 156 ($295) | $163 | 80% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Ls 11.13 ($21) | $55 | 62% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Ls 387 ($733) | $779 | 6% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Ls 122 ($231) | $191 | 21% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Ls 4.50 ($8.52) | $13.49 | 37% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Ls 5.33 ($10.09) | $21 | 53% |
| Clothes | 40% | ||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 40% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Ls 59 ($112) | $61 | 83% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Ls 32 ($60) | $42 | 43% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Ls 59 ($111) | $97 | 15% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Ls 74 ($141) | $125 | 13% |
| Transportation | 44% | ||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 44% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Ls 11,929 ($22,575) | $32,527 | 31% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Ls 0.98 ($1.85) | $1.07 | 74% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Ls 22 ($42) | $107 | 61% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Ls 5.44 ($10.29) | $16.83 | 39% |
| Personal Care | 35% | ||
| Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 35% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Ls 5.61 ($10.63) | $15.39 | 31% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Ls 2.84 ($5.38) | $8.13 | 34% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Ls 2.50 ($4.73) | $5.28 | 10% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Ls 2.03 ($3.85) | $6.14 | 37% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Ls 1.08 ($2.05) | $4.50 | 54% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Ls 1.36 ($2.58) | $4.32 | 40% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Ls 8.43 ($15.95) | $32 | 50% |
| Entertainment | 46% | ||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 46% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Ls 13.14 ($25) | $51 | 51% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Ls 8 ($15.14) | $26 | 43% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Ls 36 ($68) | $311 | 78% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Ls 35 ($67) | $114 | 41% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Ls 4.14 ($7.84) | $14.15 | 45% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Ls 2.21 ($4.19) | $4.49 | 7% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Ls 1.79 ($3.38) | $6.21 | 46% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Ls 100 ($190) | $157 | 21% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Ls 0.06 ($0.11) | $0.34 | 66% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Ls 32 ($60) | $104 | 42% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Ls 2.07 ($3.92) | $12.45 | 69% |
| TOTAL | 52% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,513 prices entered by 973 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$18,750
in New York City
you would need to make just about $9,051
(Ls 4,783)
in Riga.