- Cost of Living
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- Riga
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Cost of living in Riga, Latvia compared to New York City, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 45% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 ($7) | $12 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.19 ($5.80) | $5.72 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 ($3.77) | $6 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 ($1.14) | $1.66 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.54 ($1.72) | $4.44 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.08 ($2.33) | $4.91 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.07 ($4.54) | $4.91 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 ($1.99) | $3.92 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.57 ($0.63) | $2.01 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 ($1.13) | $2.49 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 ($7) | $17 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.68 ($1.88) | $2.16 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 ($0.83) | $2.04 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 75% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €660 ($738) | $3,376 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €386 ($431) | $2,865 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €199 ($223) | $185 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €362 ($404) | $2,764 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €243 ($271) | $1,996 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €155 ($173) | $118 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 ($12) | $28 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 ($447) | $407 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €83 ($92) | $137 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($10) | $10 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.41 ($6) | $28 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 1% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 ($80) | $54 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 ($43) | $45 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 ($84) | $86 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 ($118) | $138 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 28% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,605 ($20,797) | $22,121 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.14 ($1.27) | $0.70 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 ($45) | $80 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €6 ($7) | $15 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 55% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 ($9) | $9 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 ($19) | $23 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €22 ($25) | $175 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.43 ($3.84) | $7 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.85 ($3.19) | $3.79 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 ($3.65) | $5.16 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 ($2.19) | $4.34 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 ($2.32) | $2.04 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 ($14) | $27 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 55% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 ($24) | $57 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 ($13) | $32 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 ($51) | $289 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 ($28) | $69 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 ($7) | $15 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 ($2.16) | $4.50 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 ($2.24) | $5.24 | - 57% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €172 ($192) | $156 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 ($0.08) | $0.18 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 ($47) | $109 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.30 ($3.69) | $9 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2017.
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