Cost of living in Riga, Latvia vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 36% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 | €13 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.21 | €8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.55 | €4.32 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 | €1.42 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.80 | €4.15 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.79 | €1.94 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.27 | €5.62 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.27 | €1.75 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.55 | €1.56 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 | €1.58 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 | €7 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 | €2.26 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.68 | €1.49 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 24% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €777 | €1,114 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €486 | €675 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 | €191 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €559 | €638 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €355 | €484 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €95 | €100 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 | €24 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 | €438 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 | €122 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €4.73 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 | €9 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 12% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 | €94 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 | €34 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 | €89 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 | €127 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,312 | €20,908 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 | €1.52 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 | €33 | + 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €6 | €20 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 25% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €8 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 | €8 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 | €99 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.77 | €5.09 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 | €3.61 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 | €3.88 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 | €1.61 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 | €2.34 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 | €19 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 22% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 | €41 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €16 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 | €94 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 | €57 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €8 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.90 | €1.41 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.30 | €4.40 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €457 | €444 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 | €0.18 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 | €50 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.92 | €5.26 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 611 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Riga (Latvia) is 21% cheaper than in Verona (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,600 in Verona you would need to make just about €2,844 in Riga.
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