- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Latvia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6 (元48) | 元53 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.98 (元38) | 元33 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.91 (元22) | 元16 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (元8) | 元16 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.73 (元13) | 元16 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.12 (元16) | 元8 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.51 (元27) | 元61 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.33 (元10) | 元14 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.53 (元4.05) | 元7 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (元8) | 元5.48 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (元61) | 元110 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.69 (元13) | 元8 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 (元5.89) | 元12 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €720 (元5,458) | 元10,079 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €463 (元3,505) | 元4,984 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (元1,127) | 元459 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €480 (元3,639) | 元5,239 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €304 (元2,305) | 元3,610 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €96 (元731) | 元338 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (元81) | 元84 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €354 (元2,681) | 元2,367 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (元720) | 元657 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (元59) | 元39 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (元76) | 元36 | + 111% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €62 (元467) | 元546 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (元237) | 元260 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (元552) | 元611 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (元647) | 元604 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 49% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,893 (元135,599) | 元143,255 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.15 (元9) | 元7 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (元355) | 元153 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (元59) | 元25 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (元71) | 元43 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (元233) | 元265 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.11 (元31) | 元31 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.85 (元22) | 元44 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (元22) | 元38 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (元11) | 元9 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 (元14) | 元12 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (元106) | 元60 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 (元141) | 元173 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (元97) | 元98 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (元423) | 元818 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (元398) | 元416 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.51 (元42) | 元64 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.05 (元23) | 元34 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.89 (元22) | 元35 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €522 (元3,954) | 元3,329 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (元1.18) | 元0.51 | + 131% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (元343) | 元431 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.36 (元26) | 元20 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,045 prices entered by 735 different people.
Cost of living in Latvia is about the same as in China
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