- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Latvia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6 (¥800) | ¥1,057 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.95 (¥624) | ¥671 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.84 (¥358) | ¥497 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (¥123) | ¥205 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.65 (¥207) | ¥301 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.84 (¥232) | ¥808 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.43 (¥432) | ¥924 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.26 (¥159) | ¥749 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (¥59) | ¥429 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (¥138) | ¥282 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥990) | ¥1,659 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.65 (¥208) | ¥198 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (¥94) | ¥206 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €710 (¥89,406) | ¥224,805 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €458 (¥57,646) | ¥128,074 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (¥18,508) | ¥19,331 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €508 (¥63,954) | ¥124,565 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €305 (¥38,355) | ¥88,209 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €96 (¥12,055) | ¥13,050 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €10 (¥1,304) | ¥4,177 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €367 (¥46,207) | ¥58,983 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (¥13,377) | ¥15,842 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥823) | ¥748 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,112) | ¥1,978 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (¥9,216) | ¥8,366 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (¥3,785) | ¥4,198 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (¥9,166) | ¥8,351 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (¥10,875) | ¥14,989 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,144 (¥2,285,199) | ¥2,383,290 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.16 (¥146) | ¥138 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (¥5,924) | ¥10,566 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (¥981) | ¥1,278 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (¥1,177) | ¥1,019 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (¥3,864) | ¥4,575 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.11 (¥518) | ¥491 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.85 (¥359) | ¥645 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (¥357) | ¥499 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (¥176) | ¥132 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 (¥231) | ¥261 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (¥1,759) | ¥3,117 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 (¥2,351) | ¥4,427 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (¥1,676) | ¥3,435 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (¥7,038) | ¥10,226 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (¥6,608) | ¥7,878 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.51 (¥694) | ¥957 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.05 (¥384) | ¥474 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.89 (¥364) | ¥598 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €522 (¥65,706) | ¥53,237 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (¥20) | ¥47 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (¥5,695) | ¥10,366 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.45 (¥434) | ¥466 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Latvia is 39% cheaper than in Japan
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