Cost of living in Latvia compared to United States
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Latvia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 ($11) | $19 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 ($7) | $10 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 ($4.00) | $5.78 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.47 ($1.58) | $1.08 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.14 ($3.37) | $4.94 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.85 ($3.06) | $4.68 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.63 ($6) | $7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 ($1.85) | $4.68 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.75 ($0.81) | $2.51 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 ($1.61) | $3.10 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 ($12) | $16 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 ($2.25) | $2.76 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 ($0.92) | $2.99 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Latvia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €966 ($1,036) | $2,839 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €537 ($576) | $2,147 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 ($207) | $222 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €649 ($696) | $1,889 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €367 ($394) | $1,444 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €129 ($138) | $146 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 ($15) | $64 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €389 ($417) | $295 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 ($113) | $134 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 ($19) | $13 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $31 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 9% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Latvia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 ($79) | $54 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 ($46) | $45 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 ($95) | $93 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 ($111) | $119 | - 7% | |
| 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 | €23,061 ($24,734) | $27,977 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 ($1.96) | $1.05 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 ($36) | $79 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Latvia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($7) | $8 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 ($15) | $21 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 ($43) | $139 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.15 ($4.45) | $8 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.83 ($4.11) | $4.80 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 ($7) | $6 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 ($2.15) | $4.78 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 ($1.92) | $2.24 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($19) | $27 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Latvia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 ($27) | $55 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($17) | $28 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 ($60) | $203 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 ($62) | $89 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $14 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.01 ($3.22) | $5.19 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.60 ($4.93) | $6 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 ($821) | $556 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 ($0.21) | $0.20 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 ($50) | $54 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.62 ($6) | $10 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 22,175 prices entered by 2,841 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Latvia is 42% cheaper than in United States
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