- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Latvia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (¥866) | ¥1,062 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.97 (¥647) | ¥694 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.84 (¥370) | ¥441 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (¥127) | ¥200 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.66 (¥217) | ¥293 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.75 (¥227) | ¥754 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.43 (¥447) | ¥924 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.26 (¥165) | ¥653 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (¥61) | ¥401 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (¥142) | ¥280 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥1,038) | ¥1,689 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.65 (¥215) | ¥199 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (¥97) | ¥196 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €672 (¥87,497) | ¥216,398 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €451 (¥58,631) | ¥126,737 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (¥19,125) | ¥21,223 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €493 (¥64,177) | ¥113,438 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €316 (¥41,171) | ¥71,567 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (¥12,304) | ¥12,789 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €12 (¥1,577) | ¥3,965 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €367 (¥47,747) | ¥55,558 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (¥13,823) | ¥18,276 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (¥845) | ¥711 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,149) | ¥2,062 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (¥9,523) | ¥7,354 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (¥4,005) | ¥4,823 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (¥9,446) | ¥8,419 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (¥11,238) | ¥14,523 | - 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 | €18,253 (¥2,375,535) | ¥2,587,360 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (¥158) | ¥144 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (¥6,148) | ¥11,257 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (¥1,014) | ¥1,278 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (¥1,216) | ¥1,019 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (¥3,993) | ¥3,562 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.11 (¥535) | ¥612 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 (¥301) | ¥680 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.72 (¥354) | ¥455 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (¥181) | ¥144 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 (¥239) | ¥229 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (¥2,038) | ¥3,114 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 (¥2,429) | ¥4,326 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (¥1,787) | ¥3,385 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (¥7,272) | ¥14,181 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (¥6,828) | ¥8,294 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.89 (¥766) | ¥964 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.77 (¥361) | ¥479 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (¥391) | ¥586 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €522 (¥67,896) | ¥49,094 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (¥20) | ¥56 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (¥5,238) | ¥10,897 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.45 (¥449) | ¥468 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Latvia is 38% cheaper than in Japan
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