- Cost of Living
- United States
- Latvia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Latvia
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 68% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €7 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €5.03 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (€3.93) | €2.81 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (€0.78) | €1.02 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.25 (€2.77) | €1.67 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (€3.44) | €2.12 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.37) | €3.44 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.39 (€2.89) | €1.26 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (€1.43) | €0.52 | + 173% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.89 (€2.46) | €1.05 | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €8 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (€1.65) | €1.68 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (€1.83) | €0.73 | + 152% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in United States is 135% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,034 (€1,734) | €723 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,571 (€1,339) | €466 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (€148) | €149 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,573 (€1,341) | €513 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,109 (€945) | €304 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (€101) | €96 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€41) | €10 | + 314% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $348 (€297) | €349 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (€103) | €90 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €7 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€19) | €7 | + 169% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 7% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€40) | €57 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€39) | €32 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€73) | €71 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (€101) | €83 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 27% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,089 (€18,831) | €17,010 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (€0.61) | €1.15 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (€74) | €47 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 77% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €8 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€16) | €9 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€94) | €31 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.60) | €4.11 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.58 (€3.05) | €2.85 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 (€4.34) | €2.89 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.40 (€2.90) | €1.40 | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (€1.56) | €1.88 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€17) | €14 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 52% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€38) | €20 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €13 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (€143) | €66 | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€67) | €57 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €5.57 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (€4.08) | €3.08 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.73 (€4.89) | €2.86 | + 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€366) | €522 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (€0.51) | €0.16 | + 209% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€45) | €44 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €3.37 | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 66% more expensive than in Latvia
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