Cost of living in Riga (Latvia) is 11% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland)
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Riga (Latvia) is 6% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Riga | Kraków | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (44 zł) | 46 zł | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (28 zł) | 34 zł | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.44 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.43 (6 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 59% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.67 (12 zł) | 15 zł | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.89 (12 zł) | 17 zł | - 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.39 (23 zł) | 20 zł | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.74 (8 zł) | 3.45 zł | + 118% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.78 (3.36 zł) | 4.84 zł | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 (7 zł) | 4.18 zł | + 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (44 zł) | 43 zł | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (9 zł) | 9 zł | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (3.82 zł) | 4.55 zł | - 16% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 30% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,005 (4,340 zł) | 6,551 zł | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €531 (2,292 zł) | 4,407 zł | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (835 zł) | 1,089 zł | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €604 (2,609 zł) | 3,445 zł | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €369 (1,592 zł) | 2,890 zł | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €122 (528 zł) | 583 zł | - 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (62 zł) | 47 zł | + 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | €304 (1,313 zł) | 1,884 zł | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (524 zł) | 415 zł | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €15 (65 zł) | 59 zł | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (44 zł) | 96 zł | - 54% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 6% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €65 (278 zł) | 322 zł | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (150 zł) | 167 zł | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (400 zł) | 327 zł | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (402 zł) | 390 zł | + 3% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 10% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,404 (96,716 zł) | 105,262 zł | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (138 zł) | 167 zł | - 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €8 (34 zł) | 40 zł | - 16% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 17% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (28 zł) | 19 zł | + 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (54 zł) | 31 zł | + 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €44 (190 zł) | 237 zł | - 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.17 (18 zł) | 20 zł | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.99 (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.78 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (89 zł) | 76 zł | + 17% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 15% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (114 zł) | 104 zł | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (77 zł) | 57 zł | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €88 (378 zł) | 261 zł | + 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (260 zł) | 168 zł | + 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (36 zł) | 33 zł | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.62 (16 zł) | 16 zł | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (2,031 zł) | 2,253 zł | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (0.57 zł) | 0.59 zł | - 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (133 zł) | 123 zł | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.61 (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 24% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 468 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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