- Cost of Living
- United States
- Latvia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Latvia
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 75% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €6 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€6) | €4.95 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (€3.95) | €2.84 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (€0.77) | €0.98 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.22 (€2.76) | €1.65 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (€3.45) | €1.84 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.39) | €3.43 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.41 (€2.93) | €1.26 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (€1.42) | €0.47 | + 204% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.03 (€2.60) | €1.09 | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €8 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (€1.66) | €1.65 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (€1.85) | €0.74 | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in United States is 133% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,025 (€1,738) | €721 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,560 (€1,339) | €458 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (€151) | €147 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,567 (€1,345) | €508 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,107 (€950) | €305 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (€103) | €96 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€41) | €10 | + 298% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $338 (€290) | €367 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (€104) | €106 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€19) | €9 | + 127% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 4% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€41) | €73 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (€38) | €30 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€73) | €73 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (€99) | €86 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 24% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,085 (€18,956) | €18,144 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (€0.63) | €1.16 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (€74) | €47 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 74% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€15) | €9 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€95) | €31 | + 210% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.76) | €4.11 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (€3.05) | €2.85 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (€4.36) | €2.84 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.41 (€2.93) | €1.39 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (€1.59) | €1.83 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €14 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 40% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€38) | €19 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €13 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $169 (€145) | €56 | + 159% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€68) | €52 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €5.51 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.82 (€4.13) | €3.05 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.75 (€4.94) | €2.89 | + 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€368) | €522 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (€0.24) | €0.16 | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€46) | €45 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €3.45 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 63% more expensive than in Latvia
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