Cost of living in Riga (Latvia) is 62% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 58% | |||
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| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 58% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Riga | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 ($9) | $23 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 ($7) | $11 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 ($3.49) | $9 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 ($1.51) | $1.25 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.53 ($2.71) | $6 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.51 ($2.69) | $6 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.74 ($5.09) | $8 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.56 ($1.68) | $5.28 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.70 ($0.76) | $3.90 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 ($1.48) | $3.32 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $18 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 ($2.18) | $3.12 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.68 ($0.73) | $4.08 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 80% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Riga | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €900 ($966) | $6,851 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €495 ($531) | $4,177 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €161 ($173) | $164 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €630 ($676) | $3,743 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €430 ($461) | $2,353 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €106 ($114) | $124 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 ($13) | $67 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €317 ($340) | $308 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 ($123) | $161 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 ($12) | $11 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($10) | $31 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 23% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Riga | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 ($66) | $61 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 ($38) | $57 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 ($93) | $94 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 ($98) | $147 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 49% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Riga | New York City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,764 ($21,213) | $24,700 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 ($1.98) | $1.31 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 ($48) | $129 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €7 ($8) | $21 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 39% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Riga | New York City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($7) | $8 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 ($14) | $22 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 ($46) | $144 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.17 ($4.47) | $9 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 ($4.44) | $4.05 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.99 ($5.35) | $7 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 ($2.02) | $4.14 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.78 ($2.99) | $2.02 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 ($19) | $31 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 46% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Riga | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 ($24) | $69 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($18) | $36 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 ($70) | $350 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 ($51) | $96 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $17 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 ($3.60) | $5.27 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.21 ($4.52) | $8 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 ($505) | $443 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 ($0.14) | $0.10 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 ($42) | $100 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.40 ($4.72) | $14 | - 67% | |
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TOTAL | - 62% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 934 prices entered by 203 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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