- Cost of Living
- Latvia
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- Riga
- New York City
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Cost of living in Riga, Latvia compared to New York City, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 41% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 ($7) | $12 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.16 ($5.95) | $5.72 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.56 ($4.10) | $6 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 ($1.22) | $1.66 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.54 ($1.78) | $4.51 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 ($3.26) | $4.89 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.69 ($4.26) | $4.91 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 ($2.02) | $3.76 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.61 ($0.71) | $1.93 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 ($1.16) | $2.49 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 ($7) | $17 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.72 ($1.98) | $2.31 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 ($0.85) | $2.04 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 74% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €660 ($761) | $3,376 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €386 ($445) | $2,836 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 ($216) | $184 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €362 ($417) | $2,788 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €243 ($280) | $2,010 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €138 ($160) | $124 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 ($12) | $28 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €361 ($416) | $500 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 ($104) | $133 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($11) | $11 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 ($8) | $28 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 7% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 ($83) | $55 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 ($44) | $42 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 ($82) | $90 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 ($120) | $150 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 25% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,605 ($21,457) | $22,138 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.14 ($1.31) | $0.70 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 ($46) | $80 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €5.88 ($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) | €7 ($8) | $9 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 ($16) | $23 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 ($28) | $155 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.53 ($4.07) | $7 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.87 ($3.30) | $3.80 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.38 ($3.90) | $5.14 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 ($1.79) | $4.31 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.23 ($2.57) | $2.12 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 ($14) | $27 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 53% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 ($24) | $57 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 ($14) | $31 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 ($83) | $301 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 ($29) | $69 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.79 ($7) | $15 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 ($2.23) | $4.69 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 ($2.31) | $5.24 | - 56% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €170 ($196) | $156 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 ($0.08) | $0.18 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 ($48) | $108 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.30 ($3.81) | $9 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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