Cost of living in United States compared to Latvia
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 56% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€13) | €8 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €5.93 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.26 (€3.54) | €3.17 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (€0.73) | €0.95 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.88 (€2.39) | €2.34 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.17 (€3.46) | €1.76 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.14) | €3.48 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.44 (€2.85) | €1.33 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (€1.46) | €0.49 | + 198% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.11 (€2.58) | €1.19 | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €7 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (€1.65) | €1.89 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.18 (€1.81) | €0.54 | + 238% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in United States is 78% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,191 (€1,818) | €779 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,577 (€1,309) | €551 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $180 (€149) | €233 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,543 (€1,280) | €505 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,144 (€950) | €390 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $112 (€93) | €145 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (€43) | €16 | + 180% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $273 (€227) | €271 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (€105) | €141 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €14 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€18) | €15 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 16% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€39) | €61 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (€35) | €38 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€72) | €78 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (€89) | €105 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 4% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,511 (€19,514) | €20,476 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (€0.55) | €1.16 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (€61) | €49 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 11% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.77) | €8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (€13) | €18 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€92) | €49 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.45) | €5.06 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (€2.87) | €3.76 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.87 (€4.04) | €3.25 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (€3.03) | €1.86 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (€1.51) | €2.61 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (€18) | €18 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 26% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (€39) | €33 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €15 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $198 (€164) | €77 | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€65) | €41 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €7 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.94 (€4.10) | €2.66 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.64 (€4.68) | €3.18 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (€353) | €600 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (€0.21) | €0.10 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (€41) | €38 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €4.83 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in United States is 38% more expensive than in Latvia
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