- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- India
- Riga
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Riga, Latvia compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 52% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (₨475) | ₨349 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.94 (₨391) | ₨315 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.93 (₨231) | ₨94 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (₨81) | ₨41 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.54 (₨122) | ₨52 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (₨174) | ₨41 | + 323% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.57 (₨282) | ₨228 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.27 (₨100) | ₨87 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.53 (₨42) | ₨35 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (₨80) | ₨119 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (₨475) | ₨809 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.69 (₨134) | ₨65 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.73 (₨58) | ₨25 | + 135% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 33% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €660 (₨52,227) | ₨33,553 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €386 (₨30,545) | ₨7,500 | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (₨11,770) | ₨4,669 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €362 (₨28,627) | ₨21,203 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €243 (₨19,190) | ₨25,000 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €96 (₨7,635) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (₨851) | ₨1,269 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €357 (₨28,268) | ₨41,000 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (₨7,505) | ₨8,000 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₨807) | ₨200 | + 304% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (₨657) | ₨500 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 23% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (₨5,671) | ₨2,480 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (₨3,047) | ₨2,891 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (₨5,590) | ₨5,358 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (₨6,753) | ₨4,949 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 59% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,605 (₨1,472,258) | ₨605,082 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.15 (₨91) | ₨91 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (₨3,165) | ₨1,790 | + 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €5.17 (₨409) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 17% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨585) | ₨545 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (₨1,110) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (₨2,428) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.62 (₨287) | ₨248 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.88 (₨228) | ₨206 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.88 (₨228) | ₨200 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (₨115) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.95 (₨154) | ₨73 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (₨1,144) | ₨154 | + 640% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 23% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 (₨1,521) | ₨1,355 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (₨950) | ₨471 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (₨4,422) | ₨656 | + 574% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (₨1,978) | ₨2,179 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.51 (₨436) | ₨328 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (₨153) | ₨205 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (₨158) | ₨153 | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €522 (₨41,283) | ₨35,850 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (₨5.54) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (₨3,301) | ₨1,719 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.30 (₨261) | ₨252 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 918 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Riga (Latvia) is 40% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨145,129
(€1,834)
in Riga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨104,000
in Amritsar.
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