Cost of living in Latvia compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 79% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (4,330 KZT) | 2,644 KZT | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6.00 (3,108 KZT) | 1,759 KZT | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.75 (1,423 KZT) | 789 KZT | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (491 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.58 (1,336 KZT) | 468 KZT | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.76 (912 KZT) | 668 KZT | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.48 (1,802 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (864 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.51 (265 KZT) | 184 KZT | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (587 KZT) | 284 KZT | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (3,724 KZT) | 3,643 KZT | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.76 (913 KZT) | 439 KZT | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (422 KZT) | 129 KZT | + 226% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 119% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €779 (403,412 KZT) | 220,223 KZT | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €551 (285,139 KZT) | 143,216 KZT | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €233 (120,440 KZT) | 19,353 KZT | + 522% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €505 (261,526 KZT) | 161,969 KZT | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €390 (201,832 KZT) | 102,558 KZT | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (74,850 KZT) | 14,496 KZT | + 416% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (8,045 KZT) | 4,346 KZT | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €271 (140,435 KZT) | 110,533 KZT | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (72,975 KZT) | 37,871 KZT | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (7,260 KZT) | 3,170 KZT | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (7,676 KZT) | 4,318 KZT | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 41% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (31,553 KZT) | 20,771 KZT | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (19,829 KZT) | 14,408 KZT | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (40,389 KZT) | 34,499 KZT | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (54,496 KZT) | 33,821 KZT | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 165% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 165% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,476 (10,605,468 KZT) | 6,538,740 KZT | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.16 (600 KZT) | 169 KZT | + 255% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (25,182 KZT) | 5,932 KZT | + 325% | |
| Personal Care | + 178% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 178% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (3,925 KZT) | 2,395 KZT | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (9,209 KZT) | 1,766 KZT | + 422% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (25,583 KZT) | 5,232 KZT | + 389% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.06 (2,623 KZT) | 1,230 KZT | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (1,949 KZT) | 940 KZT | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 (1,682 KZT) | 942 KZT | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.86 (966 KZT) | 360 KZT | + 169% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.61 (1,350 KZT) | 625 KZT | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (9,442 KZT) | 2,470 KZT | + 282% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 49% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (17,277 KZT) | 7,173 KZT | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (7,917 KZT) | 2,632 KZT | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (39,629 KZT) | 13,556 KZT | + 192% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (21,043 KZT) | 14,820 KZT | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (3,771 KZT) | 2,020 KZT | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.66 (1,379 KZT) | 897 KZT | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.18 (1,648 KZT) | 774 KZT | + 113% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €600 (310,762 KZT) | 224,872 KZT | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (51 KZT) | 63 KZT | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (19,726 KZT) | 22,674 KZT | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.83 (2,499 KZT) | 498 KZT | + 401% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 923 prices entered by 98 different people.
Cost of living in Latvia is 102% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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