- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Latvia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (55元) | 53元 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.99 (39元) | 34元 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.74 (22元) | 15元 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (8元) | 15元 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.68 (13元) | 16元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (17元) | 8元 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.74 (30元) | 61元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (11元) | 13元 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.48 (3.82元) | 7元 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (8元) | 5.78元 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (65元) | 111元 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.67 (13元) | 8元 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (5.66元) | 12元 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €645 (5,091元) | 9,733元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €451 (3,554元) | 4,487元 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (1,159元) | 446元 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €516 (4,072元) | 5,612元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €329 (2,593元) | 3,578元 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €99 (782元) | 325元 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €14 (108元) | 85元 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €367 (2,894元) | 2,229元 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (838元) | 670元 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (51元) | 39元 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (70元) | 38元 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (577元) | 558元 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (243元) | 270元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (535元) | 612元 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (681元) | 685元 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,117 (142,913元) | 143,984元 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (10元) | 7元 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (370元) | 153元 | + 142% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (61元) | 27元 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (74元) | 34元 | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (242元) | 456元 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.11 (32元) | 28元 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 (18元) | 37元 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.72 (21元) | 37元 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (11元) | 10元 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 (14元) | 14元 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (124元) | 60元 | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 2% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 (147元) | 155元 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (108元) | 87元 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (314元) | 749元 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (414元) | 368元 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.89 (46元) | 60元 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.77 (22元) | 34元 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (24元) | 34元 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €522 (4,115元) | 3,274元 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (1.21元) | 1.00元 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (315元) | 300元 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.64 (29元) | 20元 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Latvia is 5% more expensive than in China
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