Cost of living in Latvia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (¥1,004) | ¥1,001 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.60 (¥661) | ¥722 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.90 (¥342) | ¥446 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (¥120) | ¥214 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.99 (¥235) | ¥289 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.98 (¥233) | ¥501 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.03 (¥358) | ¥1,246 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.18 (¥140) | ¥640 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.64 (¥76) | ¥381 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (¥158) | ¥260 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (¥1,142) | ¥1,652 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.75 (¥207) | ¥221 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (¥101) | ¥277 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €831 (¥98,040) | ¥212,128 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €516 (¥60,880) | ¥121,270 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €139 (¥16,363) | ¥15,948 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €543 (¥64,032) | ¥127,445 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €369 (¥43,566) | ¥86,552 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €94 (¥11,111) | ¥11,000 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (¥1,818) | ¥3,835 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €312 (¥36,815) | ¥39,892 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €185 (¥21,819) | ¥10,465 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (¥1,101) | ¥749 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (¥1,768) | ¥2,162 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (¥8,335) | ¥6,528 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (¥3,973) | ¥4,644 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (¥9,827) | ¥7,685 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (¥10,028) | ¥13,013 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,047 (¥2,129,821) | ¥2,936,380 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (¥157) | ¥142 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (¥5,334) | ¥9,348 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (¥829) | ¥1,406 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (¥1,112) | ¥929 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €42 (¥4,987) | ¥8,740 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.95 (¥466) | ¥554 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €6 (¥761) | ¥669 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.26 (¥503) | ¥525 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.51 (¥178) | ¥206 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.37 (¥516) | ¥238 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (¥2,059) | ¥2,654 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (¥2,836) | ¥3,275 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (¥1,744) | ¥3,323 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (¥9,174) | ¥16,766 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (¥4,700) | ¥5,924 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (¥764) | ¥806 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.93 (¥346) | ¥520 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.78 (¥446) | ¥510 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 (¥58,795) | ¥47,417 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (¥15) | ¥26 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (¥4,996) | ¥8,220 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.91 (¥462) | ¥491 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Latvia is 32% cheaper than in Japan
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