- Cost of Living
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- Vec-Liepaja
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Cost of living in Vec-Liepaja, Latvia compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vec-Liepaja (Latvia) is 1% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | €5.19 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | €4.72 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 | €2.81 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 | €0.71 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.12 | €2.08 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 | €1.64 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €4.69 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €1.12 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €1.52 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.69 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €3.40 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | €1.20 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €0.35 | - | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Vec-Liepaja (Latvia) is 11% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €350 | €558 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €210 | €374 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €142 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €373 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €280 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €69 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €13 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €389 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €79 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €5.82 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Vec-Liepaja (Latvia) is in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €55 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €26 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €63 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €81 | - | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Vec-Liepaja (Latvia) is 21% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,400 | €20,154 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.00 | €1.18 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 | €19 | + 102% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Vec-Liepaja (Latvia) is in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.06 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.45 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.01 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.56 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.76 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €7 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Vec-Liepaja (Latvia) is 0% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €15 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €13 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €23 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €26 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €3.77 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €1.65 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €1.13 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €267 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €27 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.30 | €3.37 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 53 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 02, 2017.
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