Cost of living in Latvia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 62% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Latvia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (71元) | 44元 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (74元) | 38元 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.64 (39元) | 15元 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.43 (12元) | 14元 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 (26元) | 15元 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.05 (34元) | 11元 | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (62元) | 50元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.59 (13元) | 16元 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.44 (12元) | 6元 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.85 (16元) | 7元 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (67元) | 89元 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.72 (23元) | 8元 | + 189% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (9元) | 12元 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Latvia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,140 (9,574元) | 11,793元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €699 (5,873元) | 4,991元 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €225 (1,892元) | 429元 | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €601 (5,046元) | 6,388元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €418 (3,513元) | 3,587元 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (1,428元) | 296元 | + 382% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (96元) | 100元 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €300 (2,519元) | 1,460元 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (1,679元) | 553元 | + 204% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (101元) | 45元 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (90元) | 50元 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Latvia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (756元) | 418元 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (373元) | 302元 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (793元) | 553元 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €70 (588元) | 705元 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Latvia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,127 (160,613元) | 142,248元 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (13元) | 8元 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (273元) | 217元 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Latvia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (45元) | 45元 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (95元) | 60元 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (333元) | 114元 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.10 (34元) | 67元 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.99 (33元) | 57元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.79 (40元) | 25元 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (19元) | 6元 | + 211% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.11 (26元) | 15元 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (171元) | 64元 | + 165% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Latvia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (290元) | 169元 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (142元) | 100元 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (840元) | 1,179元 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (568元) | 320元 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (84元) | 81元 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (42元) | 28元 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (42元) | 19元 | + 120% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 (6,428元) | 3,720元 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (1.48元) | 0.34元 | + 343% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (462元) | 374元 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 (45元) | 25元 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 843 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Latvia is 36% more expensive than in China
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