Cost of living in Riga (Latvia) is 12% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
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| Food in Riga (Latvia) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Riga | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (181 Kč) | 239 Kč | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (166 Kč) | 194 Kč | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.66 (92 Kč) | 119 Kč | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (32 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.61 (65 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.83 (96 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.93 (148 Kč) | 154 Kč | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.80 (45 Kč) | 43 Kč | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 (24 Kč) | 29 Kč | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.66 (42 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (232 Kč) | 147 Kč | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.28 (57 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (22 Kč) | 28 Kč | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 32% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Riga | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,053 (26,294 Kč) | 42,633 Kč | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €613 (15,311 Kč) | 29,274 Kč | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (5,357 Kč) | 5,549 Kč | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €618 (15,434 Kč) | 25,718 Kč | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €393 (9,808 Kč) | 18,786 Kč | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €146 (3,655 Kč) | 3,742 Kč | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (411 Kč) | 421 Kč | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €330 (8,245 Kč) | 12,479 Kč | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (3,033 Kč) | 3,776 Kč | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €15 (375 Kč) | 332 Kč | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (255 Kč) | 368 Kč | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 19% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €51 (1,265 Kč) | 1,622 Kč | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 (1,163 Kč) | 1,487 Kč | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (2,258 Kč) | 2,224 Kč | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €108 (2,693 Kč) | 3,337 Kč | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 7% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Riga | Prague | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,474 (611,237 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (40 Kč) | 39 Kč | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (802 Kč) | 532 Kč | + 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €8 (194 Kč) | 324 Kč | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Riga | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (164 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (315 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (1,028 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.17 (104 Kč) | 142 Kč | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 (103 Kč) | 92 Kč | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.62 (115 Kč) | 103 Kč | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (47 Kč) | 67 Kč | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.03 (76 Kč) | 84 Kč | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (504 Kč) | 507 Kč | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 10% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Riga | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (678 Kč) | 679 Kč | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (421 Kč) | 471 Kč | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €88 (2,189 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (1,246 Kč) | 1,156 Kč | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (206 Kč) | 174 Kč | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.03 (101 Kč) | 77 Kč | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.95 (124 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 139% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (11,751 Kč) | 18,601 Kč | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (3.31 Kč) | 3.45 Kč | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (878 Kč) | 1,648 Kč | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.07 (127 Kč) | 157 Kč | - 19% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 341 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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