Cost of living in Latvia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (¥1,104) | ¥981 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6.00 (¥793) | ¥700 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.75 (¥363) | ¥414 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (¥125) | ¥205 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.58 (¥341) | ¥251 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.76 (¥233) | ¥655 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.48 (¥460) | ¥964 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (¥220) | ¥741 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.51 (¥68) | ¥391 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (¥150) | ¥300 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥950) | ¥1,420 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.76 (¥233) | ¥178 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (¥108) | ¥217 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €779 (¥102,885) | ¥299,320 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €551 (¥72,721) | ¥164,446 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €233 (¥30,717) | ¥21,056 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €505 (¥66,699) | ¥150,152 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €390 (¥51,475) | ¥78,123 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (¥19,089) | ¥11,902 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (¥2,052) | ¥4,118 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €271 (¥35,816) | ¥70,060 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (¥18,611) | ¥12,705 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (¥1,852) | ¥794 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (¥1,958) | ¥2,406 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (¥8,047) | ¥7,319 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (¥5,057) | ¥4,417 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (¥10,301) | ¥8,375 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (¥13,899) | ¥13,139 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,476 (¥2,704,796) | ¥2,627,120 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.16 (¥153) | ¥135 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (¥6,422) | ¥10,272 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (¥1,001) | ¥1,148 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (¥2,349) | ¥1,229 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (¥6,525) | ¥5,176 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.06 (¥669) | ¥803 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (¥497) | ¥611 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 (¥429) | ¥528 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.86 (¥246) | ¥152 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.61 (¥344) | ¥258 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (¥2,408) | ¥3,156 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (¥4,406) | ¥3,672 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (¥2,019) | ¥3,638 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (¥10,107) | ¥16,372 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (¥5,367) | ¥6,066 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (¥962) | ¥1,131 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.66 (¥352) | ¥435 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.18 (¥420) | ¥548 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €600 (¥79,256) | ¥55,862 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (¥13) | ¥53 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (¥5,031) | ¥9,625 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.83 (¥637) | ¥530 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Latvia is 30% cheaper than in Japan
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