Cost of living in Latvia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Latvia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (51元) | 43元 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.78 (41元) | 37元 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.00 (21元) | 17元 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (9元) | 14元 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (21元) | 16元 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.49 (18元) | 9元 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (47元) | 48元 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.98 (7元) | 13元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.71 (5.03元) | 6元 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (8元) | 7元 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (49元) | 97元 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.76 (12元) | 9元 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (6元) | 13元 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Latvia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €792 (5,596元) | 13,898元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €522 (3,691元) | 8,379元 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (942元) | 462元 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €597 (4,218元) | 6,525元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €366 (2,587元) | 4,376元 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (589元) | 516元 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (95元) | 140元 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €410 (2,899元) | 1,829元 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (706元) | 546元 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (96元) | 50元 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (87元) | 66元 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Latvia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (430元) | 511元 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €21 (145元) | 288元 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (551元) | 654元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (743元) | 844元 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Latvia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,000 (134,231元) | 148,501元 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (12元) | 8元 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (342元) | 206元 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Latvia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (57元) | 28元 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (113元) | 27元 | + 319% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (283元) | 386元 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.00 (21元) | 30元 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (29元) | 19元 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (44元) | 44元 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.82 (13元) | 21元 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.57 (25元) | 16元 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (141元) | 82元 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Latvia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €16 (110元) | 260元 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (111元) | 122元 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (433元) | 417元 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (345元) | 319元 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (69元) | 90元 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.61 (18元) | 31元 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.27 (23元) | 19元 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 (5,408元) | 2,968元 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.70元) | 0.24元 | + 187% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (269元) | 410元 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (28元) | 38元 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Latvia is 9% cheaper than in China
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