- Cost of Living
- Latvia
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- Riga
- Budapest
- Comparison
Cost of living in Riga, Latvia compared to Budapest, Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 33% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (1,859 Ft) | 1,436 Ft | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.29 (1,640 Ft) | 1,016 Ft | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.33 (1,031 Ft) | 708 Ft | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (325 Ft) | 179 Ft | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.54 (477 Ft) | 566 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.58 (799 Ft) | 486 Ft | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.57 (1,107 Ft) | 876 Ft | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.61 (500 Ft) | 299 Ft | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.57 (175 Ft) | 215 Ft | - 18% | |
| 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 (1,859 Ft) | 1,789 Ft | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.72 (532 Ft) | 389 Ft | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (230 Ft) | 230 Ft | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 2% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €660 (204,485 Ft) | 131,981 Ft | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €386 (119,593 Ft) | 162,756 Ft | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €184 (57,145 Ft) | 43,094 Ft | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €362 (112,082 Ft) | 158,404 Ft | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €243 (75,133 Ft) | 111,498 Ft | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €136 (42,151 Ft) | 28,587 Ft | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (3,331 Ft) | 6,288 Ft | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €360 (111,445 Ft) | 115,818 Ft | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (27,031 Ft) | 25,632 Ft | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (3,051 Ft) | 2,483 Ft | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (2,333 Ft) | 1,727 Ft | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 6% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (22,205 Ft) | 22,705 Ft | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (11,928 Ft) | 10,544 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (22,470 Ft) | 23,716 Ft | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (31,391 Ft) | 29,931 Ft | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 12% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,605 (5,764,297 Ft) | 5,982,550 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.13 (352 Ft) | 335 Ft | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (12,393 Ft) | 9,094 Ft | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €5.55 (1,718 Ft) | 2,919 Ft | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 24% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (2,303 Ft) | 1,703 Ft | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (4,288 Ft) | 2,115 Ft | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (9,030 Ft) | 10,484 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.63 (1,125 Ft) | 1,240 Ft | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.28 (1,015 Ft) | 809 Ft | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.13 (970 Ft) | 801 Ft | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (447 Ft) | 376 Ft | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (678 Ft) | 572 Ft | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (3,809 Ft) | 2,505 Ft | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 4% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 (6,189 Ft) | 5,329 Ft | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (3,718 Ft) | 3,288 Ft | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (21,350 Ft) | 12,224 Ft | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (7,746 Ft) | 6,026 Ft | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.79 (1,794 Ft) | 1,616 Ft | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (598 Ft) | 562 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (620 Ft) | 248 Ft | + 150% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €505 (156,450 Ft) | 163,065 Ft | - 4% | |
| 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 (12,926 Ft) | 16,953 Ft | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.30 (1,022 Ft) | 581 Ft | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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