Cost of living in Latvia compared to Jordan
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Latvia is 6% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Latvia | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 8 | - 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (Dinar 4.699) | Dinar 5.375 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.54 (Dinar 2.723) | Dinar 2.665 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (Dinar 1.039) | Dinar 1.120 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.86 (Dinar 2.200) | Dinar 1.606 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (Dinar 1.791) | Dinar 0.611 | + 193% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.30 (Dinar 4.076) | Dinar 3.323 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.74 (Dinar 1.341) | Dinar 1.349 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.65 (Dinar 0.500) | Dinar 0.529 | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (Dinar 1.053) | Dinar 3.595 | - 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 15 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 (Dinar 1.482) | Dinar 1.066 | + 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.79 (Dinar 0.609) | Dinar 0.279 | + 118% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Latvia is 11% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
Latvia | Jordan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €913 (Dinar 702) | Dinar 646 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €495 (Dinar 381) | Dinar 358 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (Dinar 136) | Dinar 56 | + 145% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €641 (Dinar 493) | Dinar 485 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €360 (Dinar 277) | Dinar 236 | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 (Dinar 96) | Dinar 29 | + 238% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 16 | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | €389 (Dinar 299) | Dinar 172 | + 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Dinar 70) | Dinar 103 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 5.986 | + 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (Dinar 4.794) | Dinar 5.061 | - 5% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Latvia is 22% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Latvia | Jordan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €66 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 49 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 54 | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (Dinar 76) | Dinar 62 | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (Dinar 72) | Dinar 59 | + 21% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Latvia is 11% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Latvia | Jordan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,108 (Dinar 16,999) | Dinar 21,803 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (Dinar 1.376) | Dinar 1.046 | + 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 30 | - 19% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Latvia is 17% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
Latvia | Jordan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (Dinar 4.894) | Dinar 2.699 | + 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 8 | + 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 21 | + 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.15 (Dinar 3.193) | Dinar 5.838 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.83 (Dinar 2.945) | Dinar 2.893 | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (Dinar 4.751) | Dinar 3.658 | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (Dinar 1.538) | Dinar 1.811 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 (Dinar 1.374) | Dinar 2.135 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 7 | + 83% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Latvia is 14% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Latvia | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 32 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 19 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 41 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 49 | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Dinar 5.492) | Dinar 6 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.76 (Dinar 2.125) | Dinar 3.742 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.83 (Dinar 2.945) | Dinar 5.588 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 (Dinar 589) | Dinar 273 | + 116% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (Dinar 0.147) | Dinar 0.100 | + 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 52 | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.34 (Dinar 4.103) | Dinar 2.608 | + 57% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Latvia is 5% cheaper than in Jordan
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