Cost of living in Latvia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 123% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Latvia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6 (11,723 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (12,492 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.48 (6,274 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (2,133 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.48 (4,465 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.25 (7,676 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 413% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (16,599 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.63 (2,947 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (3,497 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.84 (3,328 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 221% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (14,418 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.90 (5,225 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 382% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (2,206 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Latvia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €837 (1,510,490 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €632 (1,140,553 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €259 (467,260 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €573 (1,033,842 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €422 (761,063 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €195 (352,121 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (37,561 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €341 (615,427 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (202,715 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €15 (26,417 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 1105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (19,274 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 546% | |
| Clothes | + 426% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 426% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Latvia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €59 (106,355 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 525% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (90,200 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 475% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (175,942 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 283% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (211,989 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 324% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 135% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Latvia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,199 (52,675,275 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 954% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (2,918 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (60,866 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 247% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 247% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Latvia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (9,589 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (20,447 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 1057% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (71,613 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 306% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.10 (7,394 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.99 (7,191 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 311% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.79 (8,634 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (4,119 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.11 (5,614 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 320% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (36,641 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 909% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 117% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Latvia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (62,211 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (30,601 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (180,401 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 1085% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (90,200 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (18,040 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 297% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (9,020 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 (9,288 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 554% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 (1,380,962 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 363% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (319 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (91,866 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 (9,402 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 276% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 324 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Latvia is 94% more expensive than in Nigeria
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