Cost of living in Latvia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 61% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (R$ 50) | R$ 29 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.60 (R$ 33) | R$ 25 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.90 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.39 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.99 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.98 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.58 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.03 (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.18 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.64 (R$ 3.81) | R$ 4.02 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.72 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (R$ 57) | R$ 38 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.75 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (R$ 5.08) | R$ 3.38 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €831 (R$ 4,922) | R$ 3,357 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €516 (R$ 3,056) | R$ 1,909 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €139 (R$ 821) | R$ 505 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €543 (R$ 3,214) | R$ 1,981 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €369 (R$ 2,187) | R$ 1,293 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €94 (R$ 558) | R$ 297 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (R$ 91) | R$ 79 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €312 (R$ 1,848) | R$ 1,517 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €185 (R$ 1,095) | R$ 438 | + 150% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (R$ 55) | R$ 25 | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (R$ 89) | R$ 16 | + 439% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (R$ 418) | R$ 212 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (R$ 199) | R$ 176 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (R$ 493) | R$ 306 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (R$ 503) | R$ 240 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,047 (R$ 106,918) | R$ 87,541 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.32 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (R$ 268) | R$ 209 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 97% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (R$ 42) | R$ 18 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (R$ 56) | R$ 39 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €42 (R$ 250) | R$ 247 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.95 (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €6 (R$ 38) | R$ 12 | + 228% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.26 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.51 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.38 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.37 (R$ 26) | R$ 3.67 | + 606% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (R$ 103) | R$ 40 | + 160% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (R$ 142) | R$ 100 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (R$ 88) | R$ 52 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (R$ 461) | R$ 235 | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (R$ 236) | R$ 180 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (R$ 38) | R$ 24 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.93 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.78 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 (R$ 2,952) | R$ 3,003 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (R$ 0.76) | R$ 1.30 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (R$ 251) | R$ 114 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.91 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 123% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,479 prices entered by 1,149 different people.
Cost of living in Latvia is 49% more expensive than in Brazil
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