Cost of living in United States compared to Latvia
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| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 66% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| United States | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (€18) | €12 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (€10) | €6 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.78 (€5.46) | €3.73 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (€1.03) | €1.47 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.96 (€4.68) | €3.14 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.65 (€4.39) | €2.85 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€7) | €5.64 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.52 (€4.27) | €1.72 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.36 (€2.23) | €0.75 | + 197% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.29 (€3.11) | €1.50 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€15) | €11 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.91 (€2.75) | €2.09 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.84 (€2.68) | €0.85 | + 214% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in United States is 163% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| United States | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,969 (€2,805) | €966 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,268 (€2,143) | €537 | + 299% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (€211) | €193 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,001 (€1,890) | €649 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,513 (€1,429) | €367 | + 290% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (€142) | €129 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (€60) | €14 | + 324% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $292 (€275) | €389 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $142 (€134) | €105 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (€13) | €18 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (€31) | €11 | + 173% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Latvia | ||||
| United States | Latvia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (€53) | €73 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (€45) | €43 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (€90) | €88 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (€119) | €103 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 56% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| United States | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,698 (€26,164) | €23,061 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (€0.97) | €1.75 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (€78) | €32 | + 142% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 77% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| United States | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€8) | €6 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (€22) | €14 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $152 (€143) | €40 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (€8) | €4.15 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.89 (€4.62) | €3.83 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€7) | €6 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.88 (€4.61) | €2.00 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.20 (€2.08) | €1.79 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (€27) | €18 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 41% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| United States | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (€54) | €26 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (€27) | €16 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $234 (€221) | €56 | + 296% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $92 (€87) | €58 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (€13) | €8 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.40 (€5.10) | €3.01 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€6) | €4.60 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $558 (€527) | €765 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (€0.19) | €0.19 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (€57) | €40 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€10) | €4.71 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 22,226 prices entered by 2,790 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in United States is 79% more expensive than in Latvia
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