Cost of living in Latvia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (65元) | 56元 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6.00 (47元) | 37元 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.75 (21元) | 16元 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (7元) | 13元 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.58 (20元) | 14元 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.76 (14元) | 8元 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.48 (27元) | 56元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (13元) | 13元 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.51 (4.00元) | 7元 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (9元) | 6元 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (56元) | 119元 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.76 (14元) | 9元 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (6元) | 10元 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €779 (6,081元) | 7,672元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €551 (4,298元) | 4,517元 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €233 (1,816元) | 412元 | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €505 (3,942元) | 7,031元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €390 (3,042元) | 4,064元 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (1,128元) | 279元 | + 305% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (121元) | 88元 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €271 (2,117元) | 2,091元 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (1,100元) | 619元 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (109元) | 43元 | + 152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (116元) | 41元 | + 179% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (476元) | 415元 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (299元) | 211元 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (609元) | 590元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (821元) | 663元 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 51% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,476 (159,871元) | 159,594元 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.16 (9元) | 6元 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (380元) | 176元 | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (59元) | 30元 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (139元) | 36元 | + 288% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (386元) | 440元 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.06 (40元) | 35元 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (29元) | 38元 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 (25元) | 36元 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.86 (15元) | 10元 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.61 (20元) | 11元 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (142元) | 80元 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (260元) | 206元 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (119元) | 97元 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (597元) | 743元 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (317元) | 429元 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (57元) | 67元 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.66 (21元) | 35元 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.18 (25元) | 32元 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €600 (4,685元) | 3,535元 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.77元) | 0.68元 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (297元) | 481元 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.83 (38元) | 23元 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,163 prices entered by 234 different people.
Cost of living in Latvia is 15% more expensive than in China
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