Cost of living in Latvia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Latvia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6 (¥1,055) | ¥1,027 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥1,125) | ¥808 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.48 (¥565) | ¥613 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (¥192) | ¥220 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.48 (¥402) | ¥323 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.25 (¥691) | ¥613 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (¥1,495) | ¥1,107 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.63 (¥265) | ¥766 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (¥315) | ¥468 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.84 (¥300) | ¥304 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥1,298) | ¥1,290 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.90 (¥470) | ¥218 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (¥199) | ¥191 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Latvia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €837 (¥135,998) | ¥365,082 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €632 (¥102,691) | ¥197,136 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €259 (¥42,070) | ¥19,132 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €573 (¥93,083) | ¥174,888 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €422 (¥68,523) | ¥112,259 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €195 (¥31,704) | ¥12,528 | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (¥3,382) | ¥4,254 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €341 (¥55,411) | ¥74,559 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (¥18,252) | ¥25,414 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €15 (¥2,378) | ¥1,338 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (¥1,735) | ¥2,815 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 43% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Latvia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €59 (¥9,576) | ¥8,708 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (¥8,121) | ¥5,103 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 (¥17,414) | ¥9,892 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (¥19,087) | ¥12,189 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Latvia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,199 (¥4,742,666) | ¥3,079,890 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (¥263) | ¥170 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (¥5,480) | ¥9,221 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Latvia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (¥863) | ¥2,133 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (¥1,841) | ¥2,551 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (¥6,448) | ¥6,000 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.10 (¥666) | ¥1,337 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.99 (¥647) | ¥930 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.79 (¥777) | ¥622 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (¥371) | ¥224 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.11 (¥505) | ¥188 | + 169% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (¥3,299) | ¥4,604 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Latvia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (¥5,601) | ¥4,908 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (¥2,755) | ¥3,873 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (¥16,243) | ¥7,212 | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (¥8,121) | ¥8,269 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (¥1,624) | ¥1,244 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (¥812) | ¥547 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 (¥836) | ¥674 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 (¥124,336) | ¥51,659 | + 141% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (¥29) | ¥52 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (¥8,271) | ¥9,530 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.07 (¥823) | ¥600 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 623 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Latvia is 14% cheaper than in Japan
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