Cost of living in Latvia compared to Hungary
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 8% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Latvia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (3,772 Ft) | 3,394 Ft | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (2,328 Ft) | 2,425 Ft | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.56 (1,357 Ft) | 951 Ft | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (542 Ft) | 484 Ft | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.75 (1,047 Ft) | 1,085 Ft | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.22 (845 Ft) | 1,236 Ft | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.04 (1,923 Ft) | 2,128 Ft | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.74 (665 Ft) | 547 Ft | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.65 (248 Ft) | 415 Ft | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.44 (548 Ft) | 351 Ft | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (4,753 Ft) | 2,031 Ft | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (773 Ft) | 538 Ft | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.79 (302 Ft) | 431 Ft | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 5% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Latvia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €991 (378,124 Ft) | 366,120 Ft | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €512 (195,145 Ft) | 246,666 Ft | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (67,620 Ft) | 69,396 Ft | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €641 (244,427 Ft) | 206,366 Ft | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €411 (156,941 Ft) | 150,090 Ft | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 (47,770 Ft) | 34,551 Ft | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 (5,035 Ft) | 5,107 Ft | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €389 (148,432 Ft) | 121,991 Ft | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (34,648 Ft) | 34,835 Ft | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (4,337 Ft) | 3,595 Ft | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (2,378 Ft) | 2,734 Ft | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 19% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Latvia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €66 (25,228 Ft) | 28,195 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (16,608 Ft) | 12,249 Ft | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (37,882 Ft) | 28,740 Ft | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (35,517 Ft) | 33,768 Ft | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 7% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Latvia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,108 (8,433,339 Ft) | 10,228,900 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (714 Ft) | 646 Ft | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (12,278 Ft) | 9,520 Ft | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 12% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Latvia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (2,428 Ft) | 3,031 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (5,440 Ft) | 4,185 Ft | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (15,259 Ft) | 19,222 Ft | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.15 (1,584 Ft) | 2,139 Ft | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.83 (1,461 Ft) | 1,078 Ft | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (2,357 Ft) | 1,137 Ft | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (763 Ft) | 628 Ft | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 (682 Ft) | 1,063 Ft | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (5,920 Ft) | 4,520 Ft | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 18% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Latvia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (8,131 Ft) | 11,597 Ft | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (5,536 Ft) | 5,033 Ft | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (9,681 Ft) | 15,262 Ft | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (17,773 Ft) | 16,375 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (2,724 Ft) | 3,159 Ft | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.76 (1,054 Ft) | 773 Ft | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.83 (1,461 Ft) | 787 Ft | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 (292,008 Ft) | 216,870 Ft | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (73 Ft) | 31 Ft | + 139% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (16,979 Ft) | 18,104 Ft | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.34 (2,036 Ft) | 2,142 Ft | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,778 prices entered by 181 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Latvia is 8% more expensive than in Hungary
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