- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- India
- Riga
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Riga, Latvia compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 58% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (₨488) | ₨349 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.03 (₨409) | ₨315 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.87 (₨234) | ₨94 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (₨84) | ₨41 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.54 (₨125) | ₨52 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (₨182) | ₨41 | + 341% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.53 (₨287) | ₨228 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.22 (₨99) | ₨87 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.55 (₨45) | ₨35 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (₨82) | ₨119 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (₨488) | ₨809 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.69 (₨137) | ₨65 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 (₨61) | ₨25 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 36% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €660 (₨53,723) | ₨33,553 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €386 (₨31,420) | ₨7,500 | + 319% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (₨13,414) | ₨4,669 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €362 (₨29,447) | ₨21,203 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €243 (₨19,739) | ₨25,000 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €107 (₨8,712) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (₨875) | ₨1,269 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €349 (₨28,403) | ₨41,000 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₨7,290) | ₨8,000 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₨738) | ₨200 | + 269% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨584) | ₨500 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 28% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (₨5,834) | ₨2,480 | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (₨3,134) | ₨2,891 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (₨5,906) | ₨5,358 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (₨7,575) | ₨4,949 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 63% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,605 (₨1,514,409) | ₨605,082 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.15 (₨94) | ₨91 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (₨3,256) | ₨1,790 | + 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €5.42 (₨441) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 19% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨602) | ₨545 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (₨1,142) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (₨2,498) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.62 (₨295) | ₨248 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.88 (₨234) | ₨206 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.88 (₨234) | ₨200 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.40 (₨114) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (₨158) | ₨73 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (₨1,117) | ₨154 | + 623% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 28% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 (₨1,646) | ₨1,355 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (₨977) | ₨471 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (₨5,350) | ₨656 | + 715% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (₨2,035) | ₨2,179 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.57 (₨453) | ₨328 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (₨157) | ₨205 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (₨163) | ₨153 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €522 (₨42,465) | ₨35,850 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (₨5.70) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (₨3,396) | ₨1,719 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.30 (₨269) | ₨252 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 988 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Riga (Latvia) is 44% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨147,890
(€1,817)
in Riga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨103,000
in Amritsar.
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