- Cost of Living
- United States
- Latvia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Latvia
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 73% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €7 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €5.05 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.52 (€3.98) | €2.68 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (€0.78) | €0.99 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.20 (€2.81) | €1.74 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.97 (€3.49) | €2.13 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.48) | €3.81 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.32 (€2.92) | €1.38 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (€1.42) | €0.50 | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.68 (€3.23) | €1.00 | + 225% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €8 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (€1.69) | €1.66 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (€1.87) | €0.83 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in United States is 131% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,048 (€1,801) | €656 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,575 (€1,385) | €453 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€156) | €153 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,587 (€1,396) | €559 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,130 (€994) | €361 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (€104) | €98 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€42) | €11 | + 269% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $329 (€289) | €393 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (€106) | €95 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €8 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€20) | €9 | + 134% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 5% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€42) | €73 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€40) | €31 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€75) | €72 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (€101) | €86 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 28% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,427 (€19,722) | €18,426 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (€0.68) | €1.28 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€75) | €46 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 83% 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 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (€97) | €33 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.98) | €2.00 | + 199% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (€3.06) | €2.50 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.17 (€4.54) | €2.21 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.49 (€3.07) | €1.26 | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (€1.65) | €1.92 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €12 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 71% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€40) | €15 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €13 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $175 (€154) | €30 | + 411% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€70) | €40 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €5.76 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.90 (€4.31) | €2.67 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.95 (€5.24) | €3.19 | + 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $422 (€371) | €450 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (€0.32) | €0.15 | + 111% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€46) | €40 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €3.68 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 70% more expensive than in Latvia
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