Cost of living in Latvia compared to Georgia
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Latvia is 10% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
Latvia | Georgia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (30 Lari) | 35 Lari | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (18 Lari) | 24 Lari | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.54 (10 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (3.90 Lari) | 5.27 Lari | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.76 (8 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.09 (12 Lari) | 5.63 Lari | + 110% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.52 (16 Lari) | 13 Lari | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (4.80 Lari) | 3.74 Lari | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.69 (2.00 Lari) | 2.03 Lari | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (4.25 Lari) | 4.00 Lari | + 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (31 Lari) | 23 Lari | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (6 Lari) | 4.31 Lari | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (3.12 Lari) | 1.73 Lari | + 81% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Latvia is about the same as in Georgia | ||||
Latvia | Georgia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,051 (3,041 Lari) | 3,921 Lari | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €539 (1,559 Lari) | 2,344 Lari | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €234 (677 Lari) | 204 Lari | + 231% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €554 (1,602 Lari) | 2,479 Lari | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €358 (1,035 Lari) | 1,484 Lari | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €161 (467 Lari) | 148 Lari | + 215% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (55 Lari) | 32 Lari | + 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | €329 (952 Lari) | 1,080 Lari | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (325 Lari) | 336 Lari | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €15 (42 Lari) | 33 Lari | + 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (31 Lari) | 19 Lari | + 64% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Latvia is 13% cheaper than in Georgia | ||||
Latvia | Georgia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (206 Lari) | 247 Lari | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 (136 Lari) | 147 Lari | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (269 Lari) | 358 Lari | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (270 Lari) | 300 Lari | - 10% | |
Transportation | + 50% | |||
Transportation in Latvia is 50% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
Latvia | Georgia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,995 (75,221 Lari) | 70,000 Lari | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 (4.71 Lari) | 2.94 Lari | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (87 Lari) | 42 Lari | + 108% | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Latvia is 8% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
Latvia | Georgia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (15 Lari) | 25 Lari | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (33 Lari) | 32 Lari | + 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (133 Lari) | 86 Lari | + 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.10 (12 Lari) | 17 Lari | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.99 (12 Lari) | 12 Lari | + 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.71 (17 Lari) | 12 Lari | + 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (7 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (5.26 Lari) | 9 Lari | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (61 Lari) | 33 Lari | + 84% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Latvia is 26% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
Latvia | Georgia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (79 Lari) | 68 Lari | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (46 Lari) | 21 Lari | + 117% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (289 Lari) | 52 Lari | + 453% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (191 Lari) | 130 Lari | + 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (23 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.37 (10 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.47 (16 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 141% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 (2,215 Lari) | 2,493 Lari | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (0.51 Lari) | 0.35 Lari | + 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (101 Lari) | 123 Lari | - 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.33 (15 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 120% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 691 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Latvia is 16% more expensive than in Georgia
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