Cost of living in Latvia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (66元) | 42元 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.60 (44元) | 34元 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.90 (23元) | 15元 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (8元) | 15元 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.99 (15元) | 13元 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.98 (15元) | 8元 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.03 (24元) | 53元 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.18 (9元) | 14元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.64 (5.00元) | 5.82元 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (10元) | 5.36元 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (75元) | 103元 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.75 (14元) | 8元 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (7元) | 15元 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €831 (6,461元) | 8,839元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €516 (4,012元) | 4,621元 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €139 (1,078元) | 386元 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €543 (4,220元) | 5,293元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €369 (2,871元) | 3,034元 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €94 (732元) | 280元 | + 161% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (120元) | 87元 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €312 (2,426元) | 2,283元 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €185 (1,438元) | 525元 | + 174% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (73元) | 38元 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (117元) | 50元 | + 134% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (549元) | 447元 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (262元) | 235元 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (648元) | 608元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (661元) | 568元 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,047 (140,351元) | 129,883元 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (10元) | 7元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (352元) | 154元 | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (55元) | 32元 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (73元) | 34元 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €42 (329元) | 357元 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.95 (31元) | 40元 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €6 (50元) | 50元 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.26 (33元) | 33元 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.51 (12元) | 8元 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.37 (34元) | 11元 | + 216% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (136元) | 74元 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (187元) | 179元 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (115元) | 96元 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (605元) | 1,203元 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (310元) | 359元 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (50元) | 67元 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.93 (23元) | 32元 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.78 (29元) | 28元 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 (3,874元) | 3,283元 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (0.99元) | 0.28元 | + 256% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (329元) | 312元 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.91 (30元) | 20元 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,937 prices entered by 334 different people.
Cost of living in Latvia is 19% more expensive than in China
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