Cost of living in Riga, Latvia vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Riga (Latvia) is 40% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (kr66) | kr136 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.74 (kr43) | kr67 | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.81 (kr21) | kr29 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (kr8) | kr8 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.91 (kr14) | kr26 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.80 (kr13) | kr22 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.15 (kr23) | kr63 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.25 (kr9) | kr18 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.51 (kr3.78) | kr10 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (kr10) | kr11 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (kr78) | kr79 | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.76 (kr13) | kr19 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.77 (kr5.76) | kr11 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 37% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €738 (kr5,489) | kr8,536 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €508 (kr3,780) | kr5,788 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (kr978) | kr1,220 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €503 (kr3,740) | kr5,337 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €367 (kr2,729) | kr3,926 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (kr813) | kr1,589 | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (kr101) | kr188 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | €340 (kr2,531) | kr3,570 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (kr703) | kr710 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (kr74) | kr57 | + 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (kr67) | kr154 | - 57% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 20% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (kr534) | kr786 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (kr250) | kr244 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (kr623) | kr727 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 (kr599) | kr1,206 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 33% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,569 (kr138,090) | kr301,099 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (kr9) | kr10 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (kr359) | kr386 | - 7% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €5.75 (kr43) | kr255 | - 83% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 9% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (kr53) | kr58 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (kr121) | kr73 | + 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (kr273) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.97 (kr30) | kr58 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.84 (kr21) | kr28 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.59 (kr19) | kr29 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (kr11) | kr13 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.11 (kr16) | kr16 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (kr120) | kr176 | - 32% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 23% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (kr186) | kr344 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (kr119) | kr191 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (kr469) | kr475 | - 1% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (kr337) | kr616 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (kr49) | kr77 | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 (kr23) | kr41 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.54 (kr26) | kr33 | - 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €457 (kr3,402) | kr3,258 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (kr1.03) | kr0.93 | + 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (kr320) | kr230 | + 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.10 (kr31) | kr42 | - 28% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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