Cost of living in Latvia compared to Kyrgyzstan
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 64% more expensive than in Kyrgyzstan | ||||
| Latvia | Kyrgyzstan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (682 som) | 390 som | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (514 som) | 347 som | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.13 (256 som) | 169 som | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (96 som) | 46 som | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (239 som) | 120 som | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.49 (203 som) | 136 som | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (543 som) | 273 som | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.98 (80 som) | 75 som | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.68 (55 som) | 41 som | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (102 som) | 101 som | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (571 som) | 532 som | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (141 som) | 80 som | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (74 som) | 28 som | + 166% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is about the same as in Kyrgyzstan | ||||
| Latvia | Kyrgyzstan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €795 (64,864 som) | 55,542 som | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €474 (38,673 som) | 40,100 som | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (10,877 som) | 3,267 som | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €597 (48,703 som) | 90,000 som | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €366 (29,869 som) | 50,000 som | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (6,798 som) | 5,000 som | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (980 som) | 671 som | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €410 (33,473 som) | 30,000 som | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (8,154 som) | 7,000 som | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (1,114 som) | 380 som | + 193% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (1,008 som) | 250 som | + 303% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 8% more expensive than in Kyrgyzstan | ||||
| Latvia | Kyrgyzstan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (4,970 som) | 2,632 som | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €21 (1,675 som) | 2,419 som | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (6,361 som) | 6,681 som | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (8,583 som) | 5,165 som | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 164% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 164% more expensive than in Kyrgyzstan | ||||
| Latvia | Kyrgyzstan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,000 (1,549,950 som) | 1,100,000 som | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (145 som) | 44 som | + 229% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (3,400 som) | 600 som | + 467% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 33% more expensive than in Kyrgyzstan | ||||
| Latvia | Kyrgyzstan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (653 som) | 1,780 som | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (1,305 som) | 1,000 som | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (3,263 som) | 700 som | + 366% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.00 (245 som) | 365 som | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (340 som) | 194 som | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (508 som) | 205 som | + 148% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.82 (148 som) | 62 som | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.57 (291 som) | 144 som | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (1,632 som) | 300 som | + 443% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 22% more expensive than in Kyrgyzstan | ||||
| Latvia | Kyrgyzstan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €18 (1,457 som) | 1,170 som | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (1,451 som) | 531 som | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (5,003 som) | 1,000 som | + 400% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (3,613 som) | 4,573 som | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (795 som) | 412 som | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.02 (247 som) | 144 som | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.27 (267 som) | 130 som | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 (62,446 som) | 33,436 som | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (8 som) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (3,110 som) | 4,927 som | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.60 (375 som) | 83 som | + 351% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 143 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 05, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Latvia is 42% more expensive than in Kyrgyzstan
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