Cost of living in Latvia compared to Colombia
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Food | + 30% | |||
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Food in Latvia is 30% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Latvia | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (COL$44,563) | COL$35,926 | + 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (COL$26,838) | COL$26,648 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.54 (COL$14,962) | COL$10,705 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (COL$5,702) | COL$4,545 | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.76 (COL$11,667) | COL$9,776 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.09 (COL$17,300) | COL$4,171 | + 315% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.52 (COL$23,355) | COL$12,479 | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (COL$7,020) | COL$9,405 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.69 (COL$2,925) | COL$3,552 | - 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (COL$6,214) | COL$4,084 | + 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (COL$45,384) | COL$47,778 | - 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (COL$8,833) | COL$6,561 | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (COL$4,560) | COL$3,694 | + 23% | |
Housing | + 52% | |||
Housing in Latvia is 52% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Latvia | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,051 (COL$4,447,431) | COL$3,431,470 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €539 (COL$2,279,511) | COL$1,816,540 | + 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €234 (COL$990,244) | COL$334,934 | + 196% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €554 (COL$2,342,152) | COL$1,939,220 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €358 (COL$1,512,971) | COL$1,047,990 | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €161 (COL$683,122) | COL$234,976 | + 191% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (COL$80,273) | COL$74,151 | + 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | €329 (COL$1,391,742) | COL$1,386,040 | + 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (COL$475,476) | COL$444,453 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €15 (COL$61,962) | COL$21,857 | + 183% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (COL$45,208) | COL$14,400 | + 214% | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in Latvia is 37% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Latvia | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (COL$301,064) | COL$205,158 | + 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 (COL$199,255) | COL$139,363 | + 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (COL$393,838) | COL$358,761 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (COL$395,398) | COL$301,004 | + 31% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Latvia is 12% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Latvia | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,995 (COL$109,996,339) | COL$73,975,400 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 (COL$6,889) | COL$4,009 | + 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (COL$126,941) | COL$147,580 | - 14% | |
Personal Care | + 38% | |||
Personal Care in Latvia is 38% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Latvia | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (COL$22,492) | COL$21,178 | + 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (COL$47,960) | COL$27,786 | + 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (COL$194,023) | COL$120,452 | + 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.10 (COL$17,342) | COL$24,902 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.99 (COL$16,866) | COL$14,232 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.71 (COL$24,144) | COL$19,846 | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (COL$9,661) | COL$8,145 | + 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (COL$7,694) | COL$6,086 | + 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (COL$89,773) | COL$32,498 | + 176% | |
Entertainment | + 95% | |||
Entertainment in Latvia is 95% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Latvia | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (COL$115,360) | COL$51,543 | + 124% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (COL$67,544) | COL$30,038 | + 125% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (COL$423,138) | COL$134,433 | + 215% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (COL$279,442) | COL$125,396 | + 123% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (COL$32,977) | COL$33,247 | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.37 (COL$14,266) | COL$10,735 | + 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.47 (COL$23,152) | COL$5,952 | + 289% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 (COL$3,239,102) | COL$2,545,900 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (COL$747) | COL$203 | + 268% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (COL$148,132) | COL$112,857 | + 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.33 (COL$22,553) | COL$9,009 | + 150% | |
TOTAL | + 38% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,489 prices entered by 817 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Latvia is 38% more expensive than in Colombia
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