Cost of living in Latvia compared to Kazakhstan
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Food | + 67% | |||
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Food in Latvia is 67% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Latvia | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (3,278 KZT) | 2,595 KZT | + 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.78 (2,603 KZT) | 1,978 KZT | + 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.00 (1,350 KZT) | 762 KZT | + 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (552 KZT) | 343 KZT | + 61% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.93 (1,320 KZT) | 554 KZT | + 138% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.49 (1,119 KZT) | 747 KZT | + 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,997 KZT) | 1,316 KZT | + 128% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.98 (440 KZT) | 516 KZT | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.71 (320 KZT) | 202 KZT | + 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (508 KZT) | 273 KZT | + 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (3,151 KZT) | 1,887 KZT | + 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.76 (794 KZT) | 523 KZT | + 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (406 KZT) | 128 KZT | + 217% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Latvia is 19% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Latvia | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €792 (356,483 KZT) | 302,208 KZT | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €522 (235,122 KZT) | 242,969 KZT | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (60,009 KZT) | 31,312 KZT | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €597 (268,707 KZT) | 179,091 KZT | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €366 (164,796 KZT) | 136,130 KZT | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (37,506 KZT) | 56,926 KZT | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (6,079 KZT) | 3,959 KZT | + 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | €410 (184,680 KZT) | 153,431 KZT | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (44,987 KZT) | 55,589 KZT | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (6,146 KZT) | 3,922 KZT | + 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (5,563 KZT) | 4,824 KZT | + 15% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Latvia is about the same as in Kazakhstan | ||||
Latvia | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (27,419 KZT) | 15,693 KZT | + 75% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €21 (9,241 KZT) | 16,027 KZT | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (35,097 KZT) | 23,361 KZT | + 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (47,356 KZT) | 32,005 KZT | + 48% | |
Transportation | + 90% | |||
Transportation in Latvia is 90% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Latvia | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,000 (8,551,455 KZT) | 9,335,900 KZT | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (749 KZT) | 182 KZT | + 310% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (21,783 KZT) | 7,662 KZT | + 184% | |
Personal Care | + 219% | |||
Personal Care in Latvia is 219% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Latvia | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (3,601 KZT) | 653 KZT | + 451% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (7,201 KZT) | 1,596 KZT | + 351% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (18,003 KZT) | 4,969 KZT | + 262% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.00 (1,350 KZT) | 2,200 KZT | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (1,874 KZT) | 650 KZT | + 188% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (2,801 KZT) | 813 KZT | + 244% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.82 (817 KZT) | 421 KZT | + 94% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.57 (1,605 KZT) | 260 KZT | + 517% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (9,002 KZT) | 2,532 KZT | + 255% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Latvia is 33% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Latvia | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €16 (7,001 KZT) | 8,645 KZT | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (7,090 KZT) | 2,749 KZT | + 158% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (27,601 KZT) | 14,000 KZT | + 97% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (22,003 KZT) | 16,350 KZT | + 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (4,385 KZT) | 1,999 KZT | + 119% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.61 (1,175 KZT) | 1,104 KZT | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.27 (1,472 KZT) | 961 KZT | + 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 (344,532 KZT) | 322,404 KZT | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (45 KZT) | 12 KZT | + 288% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (17,159 KZT) | 13,543 KZT | + 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (1,800 KZT) | 588 KZT | + 206% | |
TOTAL | + 53% |
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 420 prices entered by 44 different people.
Cost of living in Latvia is 53% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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