Cost of living in Latvia compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Latvia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 240 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 132 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.71 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 60 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 22 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.79 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 36 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.79 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 24 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.64 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 69 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.08 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 44 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.51 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 25 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 24 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 260 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.74 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 32 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 38% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Latvia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €792 (Mex$ 18,334) | Mex$ 19,154 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €545 (Mex$ 12,614) | Mex$ 9,278 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €205 (Mex$ 4,739) | Mex$ 1,068 | + 344% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €482 (Mex$ 11,146) | Mex$ 11,221 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €393 (Mex$ 9,099) | Mex$ 6,225 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €126 (Mex$ 2,915) | Mex$ 784 | + 272% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (Mex$ 360) | Mex$ 385 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €410 (Mex$ 9,498) | Mex$ 6,925 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (Mex$ 2,314) | Mex$ 2,220 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (Mex$ 316) | Mex$ 105 | + 200% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 95 | + 203% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 44% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Latvia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (Mex$ 1,410) | Mex$ 869 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (Mex$ 886) | Mex$ 661 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (Mex$ 1,805) | Mex$ 1,509 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (Mex$ 2,435) | Mex$ 1,156 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 63% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Latvia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,420 (Mex$ 472,661) | Mex$ 341,317 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (Mex$ 1,120) | Mex$ 545 | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 82% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Latvia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 85 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (Mex$ 412) | Mex$ 225 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €44 (Mex$ 1,027) | Mex$ 573 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.06 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 80 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 51 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.63 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 58 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.82 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 29 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.57 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 29 | + 181% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (Mex$ 420) | Mex$ 197 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Latvia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (Mex$ 806) | Mex$ 321 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Mex$ 365) | Mex$ 151 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (Mex$ 1,420) | Mex$ 869 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (Mex$ 968) | Mex$ 728 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 146 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.74 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 77 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.27 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 43 | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 (Mex$ 17,719) | Mex$ 11,701 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (Mex$ 2.29) | Mex$ 3.22 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (Mex$ 882) | Mex$ 933 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.17 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 65 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,882 prices entered by 1,172 different people.
Cost of living in Latvia is 36% more expensive than in Mexico
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