- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Latvia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (¥889) | ¥1,054 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.99 (¥640) | ¥698 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.74 (¥352) | ¥436 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (¥127) | ¥205 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.68 (¥216) | ¥285 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (¥283) | ¥777 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.74 (¥480) | ¥910 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (¥174) | ¥697 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.48 (¥62) | ¥414 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (¥128) | ¥265 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥1,052) | ¥1,538 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.67 (¥214) | ¥203 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (¥92) | ¥198 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €645 (¥82,793) | ¥231,808 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €451 (¥57,795) | ¥125,591 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (¥18,852) | ¥21,159 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €530 (¥68,008) | ¥113,754 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €329 (¥42,177) | ¥74,885 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €99 (¥12,710) | ¥12,611 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €14 (¥1,754) | ¥4,134 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €367 (¥47,066) | ¥55,558 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (¥13,626) | ¥16,830 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (¥833) | ¥693 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,132) | ¥1,827 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 2% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (¥9,387) | ¥6,829 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (¥3,948) | ¥4,215 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (¥8,702) | ¥8,321 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (¥11,078) | ¥13,972 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,117 (¥2,324,205) | ¥2,590,890 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (¥161) | ¥145 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (¥6,014) | ¥11,257 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (¥999) | ¥1,278 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (¥1,199) | ¥1,016 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (¥3,936) | ¥3,622 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.11 (¥528) | ¥630 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 (¥296) | ¥707 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.72 (¥349) | ¥455 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (¥179) | ¥137 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 (¥235) | ¥217 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (¥2,009) | ¥2,939 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 (¥2,394) | ¥4,035 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (¥1,752) | ¥3,358 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (¥5,106) | ¥12,964 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (¥6,731) | ¥8,046 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.89 (¥755) | ¥880 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.77 (¥355) | ¥491 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (¥385) | ¥560 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €522 (¥66,928) | ¥49,094 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (¥20) | ¥56 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (¥5,119) | ¥10,296 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.64 (¥467) | ¥468 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Latvia is 38% cheaper than in Japan
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