- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Latvia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6 (元51) | 元53 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.95 (元40) | 元33 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.84 (元23) | 元15 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (元8) | 元16 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.66 (元13) | 元16 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.75 (元14) | 元8 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.43 (元27) | 元62 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.26 (元10) | 元14 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (元3.73) | 元7 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (元9) | 元5.68 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (元64) | 元113 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.65 (元13) | 元8 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (元5.94) | 元13 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €672 (元5,378) | 元9,961 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €451 (元3,604) | 元4,873 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (元1,176) | 元445 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €493 (元3,945) | 元5,401 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €305 (元2,436) | 元3,467 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €96 (元766) | 元317 | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €10 (元83) | 元84 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €367 (元2,935) | 元2,420 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (元850) | 元670 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (元52) | 元40 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (元71) | 元39 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (元585) | 元528 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (元240) | 元270 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (元581) | 元621 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (元691) | 元680 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 62% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,127 (元145,009) | 元141,253 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.16 (元9) | 元7 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (元376) | 元146 | + 158% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 2% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (元62) | 元26 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (元75) | 元40 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (元245) | 元263 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.11 (元33) | 元30 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 (元18) | 元38 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.72 (元22) | 元39 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (元11) | 元9 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 (元15) | 元13 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (元112) | 元60 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 2% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 (元149) | 元165 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (元106) | 元93 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (元447) | 元826 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (元420) | 元403 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.51 (元44) | 元61 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.05 (元24) | 元34 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.89 (元23) | 元32 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €522 (元4,173) | 元3,320 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (元1.23) | 元0.65 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (元362) | 元355 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.45 (元28) | 元21 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Latvia is 5% more expensive than in China
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