Cost of living in Latvia compared to United States
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Latvia is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Latvia | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6 ($7) | $21 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.88 ($6) | $12 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.34 ($3.51) | $5.51 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 ($1.30) | $1.07 | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.08 ($2.19) | $4.99 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.83 ($4.02) | $4.47 | - 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.34 ($1.41) | $3.78 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 ($1.46) | $1.98 | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.63 ($1.71) | $3.92 | - 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | $18 | - 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.32 ($2.44) | $2.89 | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 ($0.96) | $2.62 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Latvia is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Latvia | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €818 ($859) | $2,770 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €553 ($581) | $2,033 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €259 ($272) | $227 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €479 ($503) | $2,059 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €373 ($392) | $1,452 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €195 ($205) | $167 | + 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 ($22) | $59 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | €341 ($358) | $246 | + 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 ($118) | $149 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €15 ($15) | $15 | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($11) | $34 | - 67% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Latvia is about the same as in United States | ||||
Latvia | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €59 ($62) | $55 | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 ($50) | $51 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 ($113) | $105 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 ($123) | $139 | - 11% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Latvia is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Latvia | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,757 ($30,207) | $30,497 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 ($1.68) | $0.93 | + 81% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €34 ($36) | $78 | - 54% | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Latvia is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Latvia | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 ($5.58) | $9 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 ($12) | $22 | - 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 ($42) | $156 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.10 ($4.31) | $9 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.99 ($4.19) | $5.28 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.79 ($5.03) | $7 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 ($2.40) | $5.05 | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.11 ($3.27) | $2.42 | + 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($21) | $30 | - 28% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Latvia is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Latvia | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 ($29) | $61 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($18) | $29 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 ($105) | $220 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 ($54) | $103 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($8) | $15 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.54 ($3.72) | $6 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 ($5.41) | $7 | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 ($804) | $491 | + 64% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 ($0.19) | $0.55 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 ($35) | $62 | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.89 ($5.14) | $11 | - 52% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |

These prices were last updated on February 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Latvia is 47% cheaper than in United States
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