Cost of living in United States compared to Latvia
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 72% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€13) | €8 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €5.22 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (€3.86) | €2.32 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (€0.79) | €1.00 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.02 (€2.74) | €1.83 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (€3.63) | €1.79 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.61) | €3.12 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (€3.06) | €1.25 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (€1.55) | €0.55 | + 182% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (€2.88) | €1.17 | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€13) | €8 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (€1.74) | €1.82 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (€1.91) | €0.75 | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in United States is 127% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,197 (€1,993) | €773 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,581 (€1,434) | €506 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (€162) | €136 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,582 (€1,435) | €622 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,116 (€1,012) | €345 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 (€107) | €97 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (€43) | €11 | + 292% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $303 (€275) | €359 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (€107) | €92 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €10 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€20) | €9 | + 134% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Latvia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (€43) | €77 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (€39) | €32 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€78) | €93 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (€101) | €79 | + 27% | |
| 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 | $22,783 (€20,664) | €18,999 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (€0.69) | €1.28 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (€72) | €43 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 42% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €6 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€17) | €14 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (€99) | €33 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (€5.83) | €4.35 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (€3.14) | €3.62 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.89 (€4.44) | €2.73 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.43 (€3.11) | €1.65 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (€1.64) | €4.05 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€19) | €14 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 44% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€41) | €21 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €15 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $208 (€189) | €72 | + 161% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (€68) | €40 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€11) | €6 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (€4.39) | €2.75 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.76 (€5.22) | €2.93 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $407 (€369) | €428 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (€0.16) | €0.17 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€48) | €41 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €3.93 | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in United States is 62% more expensive than in Latvia
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