Cost of living in Riga (Latvia) is 6% cheaper than in Split (Croatia)
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| Food | - 30% | |||
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| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 30% cheaper than in Split (Croatia) | ||||
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| Riga | Split | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (66 kn) | 188 kn | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (48 kn) | 50 kn | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (25 kn) | 39 kn | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (11 kn) | 7 kn | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.53 (19 kn) | 22 kn | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.51 (19 kn) | 12 kn | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.74 (36 kn) | 53 kn | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.56 (12 kn) | 11 kn | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.70 (5.33 kn) | 4.04 kn | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (10 kn) | 8 kn | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (61 kn) | 56 kn | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (15 kn) | 12 kn | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.68 (5.16 kn) | 4.47 kn | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is about the same as in Split (Croatia) | ||||
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| Riga | Split | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €900 (6,801 kn) | 5,103 kn | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €495 (3,742 kn) | 4,733 kn | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €161 (1,219 kn) | 949 kn | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €630 (4,759 kn) | 5,296 kn | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €430 (3,248 kn) | 3,968 kn | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €106 (799 kn) | 717 kn | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (92 kn) | 138 kn | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €317 (2,396 kn) | 3,999 kn | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (866 kn) | 951 kn | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (83 kn) | 52 kn | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (74 kn) | 50 kn | + 49% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 12% cheaper than in Split (Croatia) | ||||
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| Riga | Split | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (463 kn) | 555 kn | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (269 kn) | 258 kn | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (656 kn) | 1,176 kn | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (691 kn) | 751 kn | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is about the same as in Split (Croatia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,764 (149,383 kn) | 178,815 kn | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (14 kn) | 10 kn | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (337 kn) | 330 kn | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €7 (53 kn) | 103 kn | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 23% more expensive than in Split (Croatia) | ||||
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| Riga | Split | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (50 kn) | 44 kn | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (95 kn) | 106 kn | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (323 kn) | 240 kn | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.17 (31 kn) | 33 kn | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 (31 kn) | 29 kn | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.99 (38 kn) | 22 kn | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (14 kn) | 9 kn | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.78 (21 kn) | 14 kn | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (132 kn) | 52 kn | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is about the same as in Split (Croatia) | ||||
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| Riga | Split | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (170 kn) | 178 kn | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (129 kn) | 90 kn | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (495 kn) | 293 kn | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (362 kn) | 449 kn | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (56 kn) | 52 kn | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 (25 kn) | 14 kn | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.21 (32 kn) | 19 kn | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (3,556 kn) | 3,984 kn | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (1.00 kn) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (292 kn) | 280 kn | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.40 (33 kn) | 32 kn | + 4% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 275 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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