- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- Hungary
- Riga
- Budapest
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Riga, Latvia and Budapest, Hungary
Currency:
| Food | 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 15% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (1,843 Ft) | 1,436 Ft | 28% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.31 (1,323 Ft) | 1,016 Ft | 30% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.42 (744 Ft) | 754 Ft | 1% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (244 Ft) | 179 Ft | 36% |
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12 eggs, large | €1.54 (473 Ft) | 564 Ft | 16% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 (515 Ft) | 531 Ft | 3% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.99 (1,226 Ft) | 876 Ft | 40% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.21 (370 Ft) | 297 Ft | 25% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.45 (139 Ft) | 193 Ft | 28% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (310 Ft) | 129 Ft | 140% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (1,843 Ft) | 1,558 Ft | 18% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.58 (486 Ft) | 366 Ft | 33% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 (216 Ft) | 230 Ft | 6% |
| Housing | 0% | |||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 0% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €660 (202,724 Ft) | 131,981 Ft | 54% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €386 (118,563 Ft) | 139,812 Ft | 15% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €169 (51,889 Ft) | 38,965 Ft | 33% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €362 (111,117 Ft) | 145,750 Ft | 24% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €243 (74,486 Ft) | 95,842 Ft | 22% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €96 (29,477 Ft) | 29,841 Ft | 1% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (3,302 Ft) | 6,288 Ft | 47% |
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40” flat screen TV | €476 (146,341 Ft) | 112,012 Ft | 31% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €65 (20,011 Ft) | 24,014 Ft | 17% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (2,044 Ft) | 2,315 Ft | 12% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.54 (1,701 Ft) | 1,323 Ft | 29% |
| Clothes | 13% | |||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 13% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (22,014 Ft) | 19,793 Ft | 11% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (11,826 Ft) | 9,707 Ft | 22% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (21,341 Ft) | 20,870 Ft | 2% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €76 (23,262 Ft) | 26,614 Ft | 13% |
| Transportation | 12% | |||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 12% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,605 (5,714,663 Ft) | 5,809,960 Ft | 2% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.06 (325 Ft) | 335 Ft | 3% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (12,286 Ft) | 9,094 Ft | 35% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €5.81 (1,786 Ft) | 2,889 Ft | 38% |
| Personal Care | 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 4% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (2,347 Ft) | 1,997 Ft | 18% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (3,749 Ft) | 2,155 Ft | 74% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (7,062 Ft) | 10,434 Ft | 32% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.99 (917 Ft) | 1,082 Ft | 15% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.69 (827 Ft) | 816 Ft | 1% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.92 (896 Ft) | 768 Ft | 17% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.26 (388 Ft) | 344 Ft | 13% |
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Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (642 Ft) | 457 Ft | 41% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (3,442 Ft) | 2,705 Ft | 27% |
| Entertainment | 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 4% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 (5,741 Ft) | 5,991 Ft | 4% |
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2 tickets to the movies | €12 (3,686 Ft) | 3,395 Ft | 9% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (13,898 Ft) | 10,907 Ft | 27% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (7,679 Ft) | 6,026 Ft | 27% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.98 (1,836 Ft) | 1,491 Ft | 23% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (593 Ft) | 583 Ft | 2% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (614 Ft) | 248 Ft | 148% |
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iPod nano 16GB | €158 (48,534 Ft) | 55,432 Ft | 12% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (22 Ft) | 26 Ft | 19% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (12,815 Ft) | 13,093 Ft | 2% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.30 (1,014 Ft) | 581 Ft | 75% |
| TOTAL | 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2016.
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