Cost of living in Latvia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Latvia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (76元) | 46元 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (48元) | 40元 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 (29元) | 16元 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.47 (11元) | 18元 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.14 (24元) | 19元 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.85 (22元) | 11元 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.63 (43元) | 63元 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (13元) | 15元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.75 (5.76元) | 6元 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 (11元) | 7元 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (83元) | 118元 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (16元) | 8元 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 (7元) | 16元 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Latvia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €966 (7,397元) | 15,059元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €537 (4,117元) | 9,006元 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (1,481元) | 421元 | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €649 (4,974元) | 7,547元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €367 (2,811元) | 4,347元 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €129 (987元) | 262元 | + 276% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (109元) | 115元 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €389 (2,977元) | 1,143元 | + 161% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (806元) | 589元 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (138元) | 39元 | + 257% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (86元) | 51元 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Latvia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (563元) | 529元 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (326元) | 248元 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (675元) | 626元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (792元) | 828元 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Latvia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,061 (176,682元) | 161,247元 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (14元) | 9元 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (256元) | 204元 | + 26% | |
| 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) | €6 (49元) | 39元 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (109元) | 27元 | + 307% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (306元) | 391元 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.15 (32元) | 53元 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.83 (29元) | 33元 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (47元) | 34元 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (15元) | 13元 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 (14元) | 15元 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (135元) | 74元 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Latvia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (196元) | 265元 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (123元) | 110元 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (427元) | 1,294元 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (443元) | 348元 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (61元) | 79元 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.01 (23元) | 29元 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.60 (35元) | 18元 | + 96% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 (5,865元) | 3,321元 | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (1.46元) | 0.20元 | + 632% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (361元) | 410元 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.60 (43元) | 24元 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,690 prices entered by 172 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Latvia is 6% more expensive than in China
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