Cost of living in Latvia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Latvia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (¥987) | ¥1,145 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.78 (¥784) | ¥719 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.00 (¥407) | ¥437 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (¥166) | ¥211 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (¥398) | ¥282 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.49 (¥337) | ¥815 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥903) | ¥951 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.98 (¥133) | ¥984 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.71 (¥96) | ¥421 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (¥153) | ¥268 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥949) | ¥1,770 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.76 (¥239) | ¥217 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (¥122) | ¥225 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Latvia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €792 (¥107,384) | ¥194,768 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €522 (¥70,826) | ¥126,641 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (¥18,077) | ¥21,178 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €597 (¥80,943) | ¥142,258 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €366 (¥49,642) | ¥80,836 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (¥11,298) | ¥13,643 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (¥1,831) | ¥3,988 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €410 (¥55,632) | ¥59,521 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (¥13,552) | ¥17,809 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (¥1,851) | ¥665 | + 178% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (¥1,676) | ¥2,700 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Latvia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (¥8,259) | ¥7,941 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €21 (¥2,784) | ¥4,162 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (¥10,572) | ¥7,471 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (¥14,265) | ¥15,388 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Latvia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,000 (¥2,575,970) | ¥2,576,380 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (¥226) | ¥161 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (¥6,562) | ¥16,725 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Latvia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (¥1,085) | ¥1,370 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (¥2,169) | ¥1,955 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (¥5,423) | ¥3,523 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.00 (¥407) | ¥2,205 | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (¥564) | ¥648 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (¥844) | ¥409 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.82 (¥246) | ¥143 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.57 (¥484) | ¥184 | + 163% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (¥2,712) | ¥3,583 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Latvia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €16 (¥2,109) | ¥4,280 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (¥2,136) | ¥3,593 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (¥8,314) | ¥20,657 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (¥6,628) | ¥6,242 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (¥1,321) | ¥1,034 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.61 (¥354) | ¥533 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.27 (¥443) | ¥526 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 (¥103,784) | ¥58,872 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (¥13) | ¥41 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (¥5,169) | ¥11,178 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (¥542) | ¥554 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 717 prices entered by 95 different people.
Cost of living in Latvia is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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