- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- Mexico
- Riga
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Riga, Latvia and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 3% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 179 | 25% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.31 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 91 | 5% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.42 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 37 | 45% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | 6% |
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12 eggs, large | €1.54 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 36 | 4% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 13 | 193% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.99 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 50 | 77% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.21 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 31 | 15% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.45 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 26 | 61% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 12 | 81% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 180 | 26% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.58 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 19 | 87% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | 17% |
| Housing | 24% | |||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 24% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €660 (Mex$ 14,688) | Mex$ 9,857 | 49% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €386 (Mex$ 8,590) | Mex$ 7,000 | 23% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €169 (Mex$ 3,760) | Mex$ 1,117 | 237% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €362 (Mex$ 8,051) | Mex$ 7,533 | 7% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €243 (Mex$ 5,397) | Mex$ 4,353 | 24% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €96 (Mex$ 2,136) | Mex$ 438 | 388% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 627 | 62% |
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40” flat screen TV | €476 (Mex$ 10,603) | Mex$ 10,600 | 0% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €65 (Mex$ 1,450) | Mex$ 1,750 | 17% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 23 | 558% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.54 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 125 | 1% |
| Clothes | 61% | |||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 61% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (Mex$ 1,595) | Mex$ 721 | 121% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (Mex$ 857) | Mex$ 571 | 50% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (Mex$ 1,546) | Mex$ 1,437 | 8% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €76 (Mex$ 1,685) | Mex$ 791 | 113% |
| Transportation | 57% | |||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 57% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,605 (Mex$ 414,049) | Mex$ 256,667 | 61% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.06 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 15 | 57% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (Mex$ 890) | Mex$ 536 | 66% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €5.81 (Mex$ 129) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 58% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 101 | 68% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 323 | 16% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (Mex$ 512) | Mex$ 144 | 255% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.99 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 58 | 14% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.69 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 35 | 72% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.92 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 54 | 20% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.26 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 24 | 20% |
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Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 23 | 107% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (Mex$ 249) | Mex$ 75 | 231% |
| Entertainment | 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 8% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 (Mex$ 416) | Mex$ 288 | 45% |
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2 tickets to the movies | €12 (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 114 | 135% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (Mex$ 1,007) | Mex$ 1,175 | 14% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (Mex$ 556) | Mex$ 700 | 21% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.98 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 70 | 90% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 38 | 14% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 32 | 41% |
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iPod nano 16GB | €158 (Mex$ 3,516) | Mex$ 2,132 | 65% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (Mex$ 1.56) | Mex$ 3.37 | 54% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (Mex$ 928) | Mex$ 920 | 1% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.30 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 38 | 92% |
| TOTAL | 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 544 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Riga (Latvia) is 28% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 19,927
(€895)
in Riga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 15,625
in Zapopan.
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