Cost of living in Latvia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 91% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Latvia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (₨947) | ₨380 | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (₨570) | ₨351 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.79 (₨341) | ₨174 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (₨124) | ₨58 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.69 (₨332) | ₨84 | + 294% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.13 (₨281) | ₨45 | + 529% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.84 (₨525) | ₨250 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (₨149) | ₨173 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.69 (₨62) | ₨31 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 (₨135) | ₨167 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (₨867) | ₨841 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.15 (₨193) | ₨97 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (₨80) | ₨39 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 98% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Latvia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,001 (₨90,042) | ₨52,694 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €539 (₨48,439) | ₨31,325 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €234 (₨21,042) | ₨4,769 | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €582 (₨52,370) | ₨29,397 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €358 (₨32,150) | ₨16,972 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €161 (₨14,516) | ₨4,814 | + 202% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (₨1,706) | ₨691 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €329 (₨29,574) | ₨30,276 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (₨10,104) | ₨11,282 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €15 (₨1,317) | ₨479 | + 175% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (₨961) | ₨530 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Latvia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (₨6,397) | ₨2,548 | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 (₨4,234) | ₨2,934 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (₨7,169) | ₨4,380 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (₨8,402) | ₨3,418 | + 146% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Latvia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,995 (₨2,337,383) | ₨2,030,960 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (₨155) | ₨104 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (₨2,497) | ₨1,138 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 132% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Latvia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (₨478) | ₨141 | + 240% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (₨1,019) | ₨318 | + 220% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (₨3,597) | ₨882 | + 308% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.10 (₨369) | ₨372 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.99 (₨358) | ₨187 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.71 (₨513) | ₨288 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (₨205) | ₨162 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (₨164) | ₨88 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (₨1,715) | ₨311 | + 451% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Latvia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (₨2,018) | ₨1,490 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (₨1,197) | ₨684 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (₨5,897) | ₨1,392 | + 324% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (₨5,601) | ₨1,961 | + 186% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨712) | ₨882 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.32 (₨299) | ₨211 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.70 (₨423) | ₨187 | + 126% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 (₨68,830) | ₨53,020 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (₨16) | ₨1.27 | + 1154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (₨3,278) | ₨1,639 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.64 (₨507) | ₨303 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,973 prices entered by 1,219 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Latvia is 84% more expensive than in India
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