- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- United States
- Riga
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Riga, Latvia and New York City, United States
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| Food | 52% | |||
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| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 52% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 ($7) | $12 | 43% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.31 ($4.84) | $5.72 | 15% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.42 ($2.72) | $6 | 57% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 ($0.89) | $1.66 | 46% |
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12 eggs, large | €1.54 ($1.73) | $4.40 | 61% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 ($1.89) | $5.25 | 64% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.99 ($4.49) | $4.91 | 9% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.21 ($1.36) | $4.06 | 67% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.45 ($0.51) | $2.03 | 75% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 ($1.14) | $2.49 | 54% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 ($7) | $16 | 58% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.58 ($1.78) | $2.30 | 23% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 ($0.79) | $2.04 | 61% |
| Housing | 77% | |||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 77% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €660 ($742) | $3,376 | 78% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €386 ($434) | $2,842 | 85% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €169 ($190) | $164 | 15% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €362 ($407) | $2,824 | 86% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €243 ($273) | $1,940 | 86% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €96 ($108) | $102 | 5% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 ($12) | $28 | 56% |
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40” flat screen TV | €476 ($536) | $453 | 18% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €65 ($73) | $108 | 32% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($7) | $12 | 38% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.54 ($6) | $31 | 80% |
| Clothes | 6% | |||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 6% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 ($81) | $54 | 48% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 ($43) | $48 | 10% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 ($78) | $95 | 18% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €76 ($85) | $154 | 45% |
| Transportation | 29% | |||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 29% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,605 ($20,919) | $25,233 | 17% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.06 ($1.19) | $0.70 | 69% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | €40 ($45) | $80 | 44% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €5.81 ($7) | $13 | 49% |
| Personal Care | 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 57% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($9) | $10 | 13% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 ($14) | $20 | 32% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 ($26) | $124 | 79% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.99 ($3.36) | $9 | 62% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.69 ($3.03) | $3.66 | 17% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.92 ($3.28) | $6 | 49% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.26 ($1.42) | $3.95 | 64% |
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Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 ($2.35) | $2.19 | 7% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 ($13) | $25 | 50% |
| Entertainment | 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 55% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 ($21) | $56 | 62% |
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2 tickets to the movies | €12 ($13) | $31 | 56% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 ($51) | $285 | 82% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 ($28) | $69 | 59% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.98 ($7) | $15 | 54% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 ($2.17) | $4.78 | 55% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 ($2.25) | $5.24 | 57% |
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iPod nano 16GB | €158 ($178) | $138 | 29% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 ($0.08) | $0.18 | 55% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 ($47) | $113 | 58% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.30 ($3.71) | $9 | 59% |
| TOTAL | 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2016.
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