- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- Hungary
- Riga
- Budapest
- Comparison
Cost of living in Riga, Latvia compared to Budapest, Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 35% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (1,861 Ft) | 1,436 Ft | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.09 (1,580 Ft) | 1,016 Ft | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.40 (1,054 Ft) | 711 Ft | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (316 Ft) | 179 Ft | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.54 (478 Ft) | 544 Ft | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.76 (856 Ft) | 512 Ft | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.98 (1,235 Ft) | 876 Ft | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (534 Ft) | 296 Ft | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.56 (173 Ft) | 202 Ft | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (313 Ft) | 129 Ft | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (1,861 Ft) | 1,747 Ft | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.70 (529 Ft) | 387 Ft | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.73 (225 Ft) | 230 Ft | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 3% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €660 (204,731 Ft) | 131,981 Ft | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €386 (119,736 Ft) | 159,499 Ft | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €196 (60,714 Ft) | 47,798 Ft | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €362 (112,217 Ft) | 159,025 Ft | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €243 (75,223 Ft) | 103,205 Ft | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €146 (45,370 Ft) | 26,253 Ft | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (3,335 Ft) | 6,288 Ft | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €391 (121,199 Ft) | 117,030 Ft | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (24,841 Ft) | 24,239 Ft | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (2,880 Ft) | 2,502 Ft | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (2,107 Ft) | 1,438 Ft | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 7% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (22,232 Ft) | 23,262 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (11,943 Ft) | 10,635 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (23,358 Ft) | 23,832 Ft | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (32,680 Ft) | 29,268 Ft | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 11% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,605 (5,771,232 Ft) | 6,349,510 Ft | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.14 (353 Ft) | 335 Ft | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (12,408 Ft) | 9,094 Ft | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €6 (1,993 Ft) | 2,900 Ft | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 22% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (1,914 Ft) | 1,638 Ft | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (5,245 Ft) | 2,004 Ft | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (7,126 Ft) | 11,134 Ft | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.43 (1,065 Ft) | 1,321 Ft | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.85 (885 Ft) | 809 Ft | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (1,012 Ft) | 784 Ft | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (583 Ft) | 358 Ft | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (657 Ft) | 596 Ft | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (3,798 Ft) | 2,603 Ft | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 2% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (6,561 Ft) | 5,673 Ft | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (3,722 Ft) | 3,352 Ft | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (16,071 Ft) | 12,816 Ft | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (7,755 Ft) | 6,026 Ft | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (1,913 Ft) | 1,603 Ft | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (599 Ft) | 577 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (620 Ft) | 248 Ft | + 150% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €171 (53,132 Ft) | 65,686 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (22 Ft) | 26 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (12,941 Ft) | 16,783 Ft | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.30 (1,024 Ft) | 581 Ft | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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