Cost of living in Latvia compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Latvia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6 (R$ 41) | R$ 39 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 44) | R$ 38 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.48 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.66 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.48 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.25 (R$ 27) | R$ 8 | + 249% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (R$ 59) | R$ 27 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.63 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.84 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 51) | R$ 50 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.90 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.58 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Latvia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €837 (R$ 5,337) | R$ 4,097 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €632 (R$ 4,030) | R$ 2,709 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €259 (R$ 1,651) | R$ 743 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €573 (R$ 3,653) | R$ 3,015 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €422 (R$ 2,689) | R$ 1,974 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €195 (R$ 1,244) | R$ 537 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (R$ 133) | R$ 92 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €341 (R$ 2,174) | R$ 1,834 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (R$ 716) | R$ 641 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €15 (R$ 93) | R$ 31 | + 200% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (R$ 68) | R$ 22 | + 207% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Latvia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €59 (R$ 376) | R$ 284 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (R$ 319) | R$ 280 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (R$ 622) | R$ 416 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (R$ 749) | R$ 322 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Latvia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,199 (R$ 186,107) | R$ 115,564 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (R$ 215) | R$ 249 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 47% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Latvia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (R$ 34) | R$ 22 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (R$ 72) | R$ 51 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (R$ 253) | R$ 297 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.10 (R$ 26) | R$ 24 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.99 (R$ 25) | R$ 14 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.79 (R$ 31) | R$ 22 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.11 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.70 | + 248% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (R$ 129) | R$ 59 | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Latvia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (R$ 220) | R$ 117 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (R$ 108) | R$ 61 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (R$ 637) | R$ 237 | + 169% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (R$ 319) | R$ 238 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (R$ 64) | R$ 32 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (R$ 32) | R$ 16 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 (R$ 33) | R$ 12 | + 172% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 (R$ 4,879) | R$ 3,681 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (R$ 1.13) | R$ 1.50 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (R$ 325) | R$ 141 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 (R$ 33) | R$ 15 | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13,304 prices entered by 1,375 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Latvia is 36% more expensive than in Brazil
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