Cost of living in Latvia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Latvia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (₨608) | ₨375 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.82 (₨521) | ₨343 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.34 (₨299) | ₨174 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (₨104) | ₨61 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.03 (₨182) | ₨98 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.83 (₨343) | ₨48 | + 621% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (₨760) | ₨266 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.34 (₨120) | ₨194 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (₨124) | ₨37 | + 239% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (₨132) | ₨160 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨626) | ₨955 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.32 (₨208) | ₨98 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (₨82) | ₨41 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 117% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Latvia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €883 (₨79,005) | ₨42,544 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €553 (₨49,472) | ₨26,841 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €259 (₨23,172) | ₨5,464 | + 324% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €479 (₨42,874) | ₨26,559 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €373 (₨33,359) | ₨15,794 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €195 (₨17,462) | ₨4,914 | + 255% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (₨1,863) | ₨679 | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €341 (₨30,520) | ₨26,848 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (₨10,053) | ₨11,529 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €15 (₨1,310) | ₨431 | + 204% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (₨956) | ₨389 | + 146% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 91% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Latvia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €59 (₨5,274) | ₨2,496 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 (₨4,244) | ₨2,662 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 (₨9,592) | ₨4,055 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (₨10,513) | ₨2,866 | + 267% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Latvia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,757 (₨2,572,711) | ₨1,974,040 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (₨143) | ₨102 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (₨3,063) | ₨1,205 | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 113% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Latvia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (₨476) | ₨102 | + 367% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (₨1,014) | ₨266 | + 281% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (₨3,551) | ₨1,122 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.10 (₨367) | ₨364 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.99 (₨357) | ₨236 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.79 (₨428) | ₨277 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (₨204) | ₨183 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.11 (₨278) | ₨85 | + 227% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₨1,817) | ₨311 | + 484% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Latvia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (₨2,448) | ₨1,587 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨1,518) | ₨660 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (₨8,946) | ₨1,730 | + 417% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (₨4,621) | ₨2,207 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨697) | ₨578 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.54 (₨317) | ₨205 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 (₨461) | ₨197 | + 133% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 (₨68,483) | ₨46,790 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (₨16) | ₨10 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (₨3,011) | ₨1,682 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.89 (₨438) | ₨297 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,832 prices entered by 786 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
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Cost of living in Latvia is 80% more expensive than in India
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