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Cost of living in Latvia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (53元) | 48元 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.17 (39元) | 34元 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.53 (19元) | 14元 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (7元) | 14元 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.94 (15元) | 15元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.08 (16元) | 8元 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.77 (29元) | 61元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.31 (10元) | 13元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (3.62元) | 6元 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (8元) | 5.64元 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (60元) | 112元 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.70 (13元) | 7元 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.76 (5.83元) | 11元 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €714 (5,449元) | 8,932元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €456 (3,477元) | 4,292元 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (1,191元) | 423元 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €583 (4,451元) | 5,129元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €327 (2,499元) | 3,286元 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €111 (845元) | 281元 | + 201% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €12 (90元) | 88元 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €374 (2,857元) | 2,046元 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (709元) | 714元 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (56元) | 36元 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (62元) | 40元 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (623元) | 525元 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (234元) | 281元 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (687元) | 629元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (745元) | 675元 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,024 (137,560元) | 143,741元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (10元) | 7元 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (369元) | 150元 | + 146% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (76元) | 28元 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (153元) | 33元 | + 363% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (207元) | 249元 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.96 (38元) | 31元 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.52 (19元) | 39元 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.14 (16元) | 36元 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.51 (11元) | 10元 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (17元) | 14元 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (90元) | 56元 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 (151元) | 155元 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (105元) | 89元 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €34 (258元) | 951元 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (343元) | 386元 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (47元) | 59元 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.90 (22元) | 34元 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (23元) | 30元 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €367 (2,798元) | 3,237元 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (1.64元) | 1.04元 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (321元) | 297元 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.61 (28元) | 21元 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
7.632
CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,720 prices entered by 609 different people.
Cost of living in Latvia is 8% more expensive than in China
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