- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- India
- Riga
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Riga, Latvia compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 17% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (₨433) | ₨735 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.09 (₨368) | ₨315 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.40 (₨245) | ₨94 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (₨74) | ₨46 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.54 (₨111) | ₨52 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.76 (₨199) | ₨41 | + 383% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.98 (₨287) | ₨228 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (₨124) | ₨103 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.56 (₨40) | ₨31 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (₨73) | ₨119 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (₨433) | ₨827 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.70 (₨123) | ₨65 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.73 (₨52) | ₨27 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 23% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €660 (₨47,644) | ₨26,545 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €386 (₨27,865) | ₨7,500 | + 272% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €196 (₨14,129) | ₨4,669 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €362 (₨26,115) | ₨30,000 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €243 (₨17,506) | ₨25,000 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €146 (₨10,558) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (₨776) | ₨1,269 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €391 (₨28,205) | ₨41,000 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (₨5,781) | ₨8,000 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₨670) | ₨200 | + 235% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨490) | ₨500 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 14% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (₨5,174) | ₨2,480 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (₨2,779) | ₨2,891 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (₨5,436) | ₨5,358 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (₨7,605) | ₨4,949 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 54% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,605 (₨1,343,066) | ₨606,813 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.14 (₨82) | ₨74 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (₨2,888) | ₨1,790 | + 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €6 (₨464) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 10% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (₨445) | ₨545 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (₨1,221) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (₨1,658) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.43 (₨248) | ₨248 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.85 (₨206) | ₨206 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (₨235) | ₨200 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (₨136) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (₨153) | ₨73 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨884) | ₨154 | + 472% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 18% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (₨1,527) | ₨1,355 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (₨866) | ₨471 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (₨3,740) | ₨656 | + 470% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (₨1,805) | ₨2,179 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (₨445) | ₨328 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (₨139) | ₨205 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (₨144) | ₨153 | - 6% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €171 (₨12,365) | ₨8,598 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (₨5.05) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (₨3,012) | ₨1,719 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.30 (₨238) | ₨252 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 880 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least ₨102,701
(€1,423)
in Riga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨81,000
in Amritsar.
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