- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- India
- Riga
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Riga, Latvia compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 53% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (₨453) | ₨349 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.21 (₨393) | ₨315 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.52 (₨266) | ₨94 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (₨81) | ₨46 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.54 (₨116) | ₨52 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (₨213) | ₨41 | + 417% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.69 (₨279) | ₨228 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 (₨132) | ₨103 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.61 (₨46) | ₨31 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (₨76) | ₨119 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (₨453) | ₨827 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.72 (₨130) | ₨65 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (₨56) | ₨27 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 29% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €660 (₨49,857) | ₨26,545 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €386 (₨29,159) | ₨7,500 | + 289% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €185 (₨14,001) | ₨4,669 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €362 (₨27,328) | ₨30,000 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €243 (₨18,319) | ₨25,000 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €138 (₨10,461) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (₨812) | ₨1,269 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €360 (₨27,183) | ₨41,000 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (₨6,474) | ₨8,000 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₨742) | ₨200 | + 271% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨551) | ₨500 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 22% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (₨5,414) | ₨2,480 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (₨2,908) | ₨2,891 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (₨5,469) | ₨5,358 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (₨7,827) | ₨4,949 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 60% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,605 (₨1,405,446) | ₨605,082 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.14 (₨86) | ₨74 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (₨3,022) | ₨1,790 | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €5.66 (₨428) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 14% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨531) | ₨545 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (₨1,045) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (₨1,815) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.53 (₨267) | ₨248 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.87 (₨217) | ₨206 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.88 (₨217) | ₨200 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 (₨117) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (₨169) | ₨73 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (₨962) | ₨154 | + 523% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 26% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (₨1,591) | ₨1,355 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (₨906) | ₨471 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (₨5,438) | ₨656 | + 729% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (₨1,889) | ₨2,179 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.78 (₨437) | ₨328 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (₨146) | ₨205 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (₨151) | ₨153 | - 1% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €170 (₨12,863) | ₨8,781 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (₨5.29) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (₨3,152) | ₨1,719 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.30 (₨249) | ₨252 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 954 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Riga (Latvia) is 39% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨104,585
(€1,384)
in Riga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨75,000
in Amritsar.
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