- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- Mexico
- Riga
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Riga, Latvia compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 17% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 119 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.95 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 91 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.68 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 52 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 17 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.54 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 31 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.15 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 15 | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.64 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 58 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 38 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.49 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 16 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 176 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.67 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 22 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.77 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 6% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €660 (Mex$ 14,567) | Mex$ 18,336 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €386 (Mex$ 8,519) | Mex$ 8,555 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (Mex$ 3,345) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €362 (Mex$ 7,984) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €243 (Mex$ 5,352) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €96 (Mex$ 2,113) | Mex$ 620 | + 241% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 432 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €348 (Mex$ 7,689) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (Mex$ 2,042) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 72 | + 188% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 75 | + 139% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 65% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (Mex$ 1,582) | Mex$ 787 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (Mex$ 850) | Mex$ 523 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (Mex$ 1,606) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (Mex$ 1,906) | Mex$ 934 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 54% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,605 (Mex$ 410,635) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.15 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 17 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (Mex$ 883) | Mex$ 543 | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €5.10 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 103 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 63% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 65 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (Mex$ 310) | Mex$ 225 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (Mex$ 677) | Mex$ 436 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.62 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 66 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.88 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 39 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.88 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 50 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 23 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.95 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 25 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (Mex$ 319) | Mex$ 101 | + 215% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 11% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 (Mex$ 424) | Mex$ 282 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 140 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (Mex$ 1,233) | Mex$ 734 | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (Mex$ 552) | Mex$ 722 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.51 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 79 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 47 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 34 | + 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €522 (Mex$ 11,514) | Mex$ 11,035 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (Mex$ 1.54) | Mex$ 2.93 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (Mex$ 921) | Mex$ 641 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.30 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 47 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,200 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
22.071
MXN
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Riga (Latvia) is 27% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 63,259
(€2,866)
in Riga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 50,000
in Zapopan.
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