Cost of living in Riga (Latvia) is 27% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 22% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Riga | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (RM38) | RM15 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (RM29) | RM14 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.16 (RM14) | RM9 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (RM5.21) | RM7 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.64 (RM12) | RM5.70 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.17 (RM10) | RM4.47 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (RM18) | RM21 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.21 (RM5.48) | RM12 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.63 (RM2.87) | RM3.45 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (RM5.07) | RM12 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (RM42) | RM76 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.67 (RM8) | RM4.36 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.77 (RM3.48) | RM3.55 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 23% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Riga | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €768 (RM3,474) | RM3,045 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €489 (RM2,212) | RM1,651 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €159 (RM719) | RM215 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €591 (RM2,676) | RM1,361 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €357 (RM1,616) | RM918 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €100 (RM451) | RM195 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (RM53) | RM129 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €336 (RM1,522) | RM1,466 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (RM438) | RM457 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (RM40) | RM27 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (RM55) | RM36 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 8% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Riga | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (RM276) | RM254 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (RM148) | RM157 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (RM353) | RM300 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (RM476) | RM299 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 29% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Riga | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,392 (RM87,751) | RM151,448 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (RM8) | RM2.18 | + 245% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (RM203) | RM107 | + 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €7 (RM31) | RM18 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 68% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Riga | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (RM29) | RM14 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (RM54) | RM27 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (RM193) | RM93 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.38 (RM20) | RM22 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.54 (RM16) | RM9 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.28 (RM19) | RM14 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 (RM7) | RM8 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.49 (RM11) | RM7 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (RM82) | RM33 | + 149% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 28% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Riga | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (RM105) | RM88 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (RM80) | RM35 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (RM303) | RM175 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (RM215) | RM144 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (RM31) | RM29 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.41 (RM15) | RM13 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.27 (RM15) | RM17 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (RM2,129) | RM2,128 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (RM0.45) | RM0.25 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (RM173) | RM127 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.40 (RM20) | RM17 | + 16% | |
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TOTAL | + 27% | ||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2022.
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