- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- India
- Riga
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Riga, Latvia compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 51% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (₨458) | ₨349 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.18 (₨396) | ₨315 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.32 (₨254) | ₨94 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (₨80) | ₨46 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.54 (₨118) | ₨52 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.58 (₨197) | ₨41 | + 377% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.57 (₨273) | ₨228 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.61 (₨123) | ₨103 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.57 (₨43) | ₨31 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (₨77) | ₨119 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (₨458) | ₨827 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.68 (₨128) | ₨65 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (₨57) | ₨27 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 31% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €660 (₨50,410) | ₨26,545 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €386 (₨29,482) | ₨7,500 | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 (₨13,783) | ₨4,669 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €362 (₨27,631) | ₨30,000 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €243 (₨18,522) | ₨25,000 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €136 (₨10,391) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (₨821) | ₨1,269 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €360 (₨27,474) | ₨41,000 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (₨6,664) | ₨8,000 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₨752) | ₨200 | + 276% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (₨575) | ₨500 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 22% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (₨5,474) | ₨2,480 | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (₨2,941) | ₨2,891 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (₨5,539) | ₨5,358 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (₨7,739) | ₨4,949 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 62% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,605 (₨1,421,035) | ₨605,082 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.13 (₨87) | ₨74 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (₨3,055) | ₨1,790 | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €5.55 (₨424) | - | - | |
| 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 (₨568) | ₨545 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (₨1,057) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (₨2,226) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.63 (₨277) | ₨248 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.28 (₨250) | ₨206 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.13 (₨239) | ₨200 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (₨110) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (₨167) | ₨73 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨939) | ₨154 | + 508% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 20% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (₨1,577) | ₨1,355 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (₨917) | ₨471 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (₨5,258) | ₨656 | + 701% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (₨1,909) | ₨2,179 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.66 (₨432) | ₨328 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (₨147) | ₨205 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (₨153) | ₨153 | - 0% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €496 (₨37,896) | ₨35,850 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (₨5.35) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (₨3,187) | ₨1,719 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.30 (₨252) | ₨252 | - 0% | |
| 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 1,165 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 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 ₨108,251
(€1,417)
in Riga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨78,000
in Amritsar.
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