Cost of living in Latvia compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Latvia is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Latvia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (£9) | £13 | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (£5.42) | £8 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.54 (£3.02) | £4.26 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (£1.15) | £1.20 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.76 (£2.36) | £3.63 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.09 (£3.49) | £2.28 | + 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.52 (£4.72) | £5.34 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (£1.42) | £2.13 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.69 (£0.59) | £0.89 | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (£1.26) | £1.97 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (£9) | £10 | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (£1.78) | £2.36 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (£0.92) | £1.04 | - 12% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Latvia is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Latvia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,051 (£898) | £1,997 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €539 (£460) | £1,637 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €234 (£200) | £229 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €554 (£473) | £1,818 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €358 (£306) | £1,060 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €161 (£138) | £190 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (£16) | £26 | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | €329 (£281) | £324 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (£96) | £83 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €15 (£13) | £7 | + 92% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£9) | £16 | - 43% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Latvia is 4% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Latvia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (£61) | £73 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 (£40) | £32 | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (£80) | £81 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (£80) | £83 | - 3% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Latvia is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Latvia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,995 (£22,217) | £25,126 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 (£1.39) | £1.44 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (£26) | £85 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Latvia is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
Latvia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (£4.54) | £5.04 | - 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (£10) | £8 | + 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (£39) | £74 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.10 (£3.50) | £4.77 | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.99 (£3.41) | £1.97 | + 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.71 (£4.88) | £3.78 | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (£1.95) | £2.39 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (£1.55) | £1.77 | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (£18) | £14 | + 28% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Latvia is 29% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Latvia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (£23) | £40 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (£14) | £19 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (£85) | £124 | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (£56) | £69 | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £11 | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.37 (£2.88) | £3.71 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.47 (£4.68) | £5.75 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 (£654) | £537 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (£0.15) | £0.28 | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (£30) | £35 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.33 (£4.56) | £14 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,064 prices entered by 670 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Latvia is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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