Cost of living in Latvia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Latvia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (¥1,486) | ¥1,025 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (¥947) | ¥723 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 (¥560) | ¥519 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.47 (¥221) | ¥197 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.14 (¥472) | ¥316 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.85 (¥428) | ¥629 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.63 (¥845) | ¥962 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (¥258) | ¥902 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.75 (¥113) | ¥574 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 (¥225) | ¥285 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (¥1,632) | ¥1,208 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (¥314) | ¥184 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 (¥128) | ¥206 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Latvia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €966 (¥144,942) | ¥326,267 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €537 (¥80,669) | ¥171,772 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (¥29,020) | ¥28,488 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €649 (¥97,471) | ¥157,603 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €367 (¥55,082) | ¥82,713 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €129 (¥19,333) | ¥24,082 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (¥2,130) | ¥4,699 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €389 (¥58,333) | ¥47,482 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (¥15,784) | ¥32,093 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (¥2,697) | ¥1,313 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (¥1,684) | ¥1,878 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Latvia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (¥11,024) | ¥6,136 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (¥6,393) | ¥5,199 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (¥13,229) | ¥8,989 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (¥15,519) | ¥13,588 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Latvia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,061 (¥3,461,963) | ¥2,700,660 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (¥274) | ¥165 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (¥5,010) | ¥10,143 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Latvia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (¥956) | ¥2,497 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (¥2,141) | ¥1,967 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (¥6,005) | ¥5,380 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.15 (¥623) | ¥650 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.83 (¥575) | ¥938 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (¥928) | ¥702 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (¥300) | ¥218 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 (¥268) | ¥216 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (¥2,640) | ¥3,927 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Latvia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (¥3,847) | ¥4,141 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (¥2,416) | ¥3,600 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (¥8,372) | ¥4,000 | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (¥8,672) | ¥5,993 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (¥1,199) | ¥984 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.01 (¥451) | ¥472 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.60 (¥690) | ¥575 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 (¥114,917) | ¥101,122 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (¥29) | ¥52 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (¥7,066) | ¥9,280 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.62 (¥843) | ¥592 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,106 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Latvia is 21% cheaper than in Japan
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