Cost of living in Latvia compared to Brazil
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Food | + 31% | |||
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Food in Latvia is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Latvia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (R$ 53) | R$ 36 | + 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (R$ 34) | R$ 34 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.47 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.83 | + 37% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.14 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.85 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 102% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.63 (R$ 30) | R$ 26 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.75 (R$ 4.06) | R$ 5.67 | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (R$ 59) | R$ 44 | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 (R$ 4.61) | R$ 4.91 | - 6% | |
Housing | + 38% | |||
Housing in Latvia is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Latvia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €966 (R$ 5,212) | R$ 3,724 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €537 (R$ 2,901) | R$ 2,509 | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (R$ 1,044) | R$ 584 | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €649 (R$ 3,505) | R$ 2,631 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €367 (R$ 1,981) | R$ 1,691 | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €129 (R$ 695) | R$ 513 | + 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (R$ 77) | R$ 89 | - 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | €389 (R$ 2,098) | R$ 2,002 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (R$ 568) | R$ 631 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (R$ 97) | R$ 29 | + 231% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (R$ 61) | R$ 21 | + 195% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Latvia is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Latvia | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (R$ 396) | R$ 251 | + 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (R$ 230) | R$ 247 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (R$ 476) | R$ 410 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (R$ 558) | R$ 304 | + 84% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Latvia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Latvia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,061 (R$ 124,498) | R$ 116,441 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.55 | + 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (R$ 180) | R$ 231 | - 22% | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Latvia is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Latvia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (R$ 34) | R$ 22 | + 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (R$ 77) | R$ 44 | + 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (R$ 216) | R$ 266 | - 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.15 (R$ 22) | R$ 23 | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.83 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (R$ 33) | R$ 18 | + 82% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.37 | + 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (R$ 95) | R$ 55 | + 72% | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Latvia is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Latvia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (R$ 138) | R$ 114 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (R$ 87) | R$ 67 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (R$ 301) | R$ 213 | + 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (R$ 312) | R$ 198 | + 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (R$ 43) | R$ 29 | + 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.01 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.60 (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 122% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 (R$ 4,133) | R$ 4,322 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (R$ 1.03) | R$ 1.29 | - 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (R$ 254) | R$ 125 | + 103% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.62 (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 166% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |

These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Latvia is 20% more expensive than in Brazil
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