Cost of living in Latvia compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 4% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Latvia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 305 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 175 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.48 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 72 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 29 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.48 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 50 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.25 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 34 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 87 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.63 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 47 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 34 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.84 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 31 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 262 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.90 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 38 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 29 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Latvia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €837 (Mex$ 18,333) | Mex$ 23,098 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €632 (Mex$ 13,843) | Mex$ 12,067 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €259 (Mex$ 5,671) | Mex$ 1,258 | + 351% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €573 (Mex$ 12,548) | Mex$ 14,682 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €422 (Mex$ 9,237) | Mex$ 7,121 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €195 (Mex$ 4,274) | Mex$ 859 | + 398% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (Mex$ 456) | Mex$ 421 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €341 (Mex$ 7,470) | Mex$ 5,871 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (Mex$ 2,460) | Mex$ 2,396 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €15 (Mex$ 321) | Mex$ 124 | + 159% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 134 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 46% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Latvia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €59 (Mex$ 1,291) | Mex$ 948 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (Mex$ 1,095) | Mex$ 735 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 (Mex$ 2,348) | Mex$ 1,720 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (Mex$ 2,573) | Mex$ 1,452 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Latvia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,199 (Mex$ 639,337) | Mex$ 408,954 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 24 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (Mex$ 739) | Mex$ 652 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Latvia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 108 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (Mex$ 248) | Mex$ 280 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (Mex$ 869) | Mex$ 717 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.10 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 81 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.99 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 67 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.79 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 83 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 39 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.11 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 40 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Mex$ 445) | Mex$ 303 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 53% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Latvia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (Mex$ 755) | Mex$ 382 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Mex$ 371) | Mex$ 172 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (Mex$ 2,190) | Mex$ 925 | + 137% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (Mex$ 1,095) | Mex$ 853 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 200 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 93 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 57 | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 (Mex$ 16,761) | Mex$ 11,182 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (Mex$ 3.87) | Mex$ 2.42 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (Mex$ 1,115) | Mex$ 905 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.07 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 80 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,811 prices entered by 702 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2025.
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Cost of living in Latvia is 23% more expensive than in Mexico
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