- Cost of Living
- United States
- Latvia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Latvia
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 78% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €7 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €4.90 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.57 (€3.99) | €2.84 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (€0.78) | €0.97 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.18 (€2.78) | €1.66 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (€3.53) | €1.75 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.50) | €3.43 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (€2.91) | €1.26 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (€1.39) | €0.47 | + 199% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.39 (€2.96) | €1.09 | + 170% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €8 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (€1.68) | €1.65 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.12 (€1.85) | €0.74 | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in United States is 141% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,038 (€1,780) | €645 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,572 (€1,373) | €451 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€155) | €147 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,574 (€1,374) | €493 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,121 (€979) | €316 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (€107) | €95 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€42) | €12 | + 245% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (€292) | €367 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (€104) | €106 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €6 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€20) | €9 | + 122% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 4% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€41) | €73 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€39) | €31 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€75) | €73 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (€100) | €86 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 26% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,286 (€19,464) | €18,253 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (€0.67) | €1.24 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€74) | €47 | + 59% | |
| 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 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€16) | €9 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€97) | €31 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.94) | €4.11 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (€3.06) | €2.31 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 (€4.44) | €2.72 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (€3.01) | €1.39 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (€1.62) | €1.83 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €16 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 50% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€39) | €19 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €14 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (€151) | €56 | + 170% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€69) | €52 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €5.89 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (€4.25) | €2.77 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.88 (€5.14) | €3.00 | + 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (€373) | €522 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (€0.30) | €0.15 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€47) | €40 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €3.45 | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 68% more expensive than in Latvia
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