Cost of living in Riga (Latvia) is 8% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Riga (Latvia) is 10% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Riga | Budapest | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (3,409 Ft) | 3,381 Ft | + 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (2,495 Ft) | 2,472 Ft | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (1,275 Ft) | 926 Ft | + 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (551 Ft) | 522 Ft | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.53 (991 Ft) | 1,180 Ft | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.51 (982 Ft) | 873 Ft | + 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.74 (1,858 Ft) | 2,033 Ft | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.56 (612 Ft) | 462 Ft | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.70 (276 Ft) | 403 Ft | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (541 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (3,168 Ft) | 2,057 Ft | + 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (796 Ft) | 595 Ft | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.68 (268 Ft) | 256 Ft | + 5% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 6% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Riga | Budapest | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €900 (352,788 Ft) | 406,556 Ft | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €495 (194,104 Ft) | 281,153 Ft | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €161 (63,251 Ft) | 45,501 Ft | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €630 (246,880 Ft) | 252,905 Ft | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €430 (168,469 Ft) | 164,416 Ft | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €106 (41,473 Ft) | 37,414 Ft | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (4,748 Ft) | 4,091 Ft | + 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | €317 (124,279 Ft) | 111,445 Ft | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (44,918 Ft) | 36,542 Ft | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (4,330 Ft) | 4,685 Ft | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (3,826 Ft) | 5,795 Ft | - 34% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 24% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (23,999 Ft) | 27,697 Ft | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (13,954 Ft) | 9,629 Ft | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (34,048 Ft) | 24,094 Ft | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (35,823 Ft) | 27,975 Ft | + 28% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 27% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,764 (7,749,157 Ft) | 8,253,460 Ft | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (725 Ft) | 629 Ft | + 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (17,496 Ft) | 9,524 Ft | + 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €7 (2,772 Ft) | 5,864 Ft | - 53% | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 7% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (2,575 Ft) | 3,228 Ft | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (4,949 Ft) | 3,829 Ft | + 29% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (16,757 Ft) | 23,109 Ft | - 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.17 (1,633 Ft) | 2,774 Ft | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 (1,623 Ft) | 1,080 Ft | + 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.99 (1,956 Ft) | 1,139 Ft | + 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (736 Ft) | 835 Ft | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.78 (1,091 Ft) | 1,132 Ft | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (6,827 Ft) | 4,412 Ft | + 55% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 8% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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Riga | Budapest | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (8,807 Ft) | 21,025 Ft | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (6,685 Ft) | 5,251 Ft | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (25,682 Ft) | 17,021 Ft | + 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (18,786 Ft) | 22,658 Ft | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (2,916 Ft) | 3,140 Ft | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 (1,317 Ft) | 1,062 Ft | + 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.21 (1,650 Ft) | 818 Ft | + 102% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (184,482 Ft) | 198,318 Ft | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (52 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (15,168 Ft) | 19,437 Ft | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.40 (1,724 Ft) | 1,992 Ft | - 13% | |
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TOTAL | + 8% |

These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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