Cost of living in Riga, Latvia

Summary of cost of living in Riga

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €2,445
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €1,082
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List of prices in Riga, Latvia. Current as of Jan 2021.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €9
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €5.74
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €2.81
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €1.02
12 eggs, large €1.91
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €1.80
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €3.15
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €1.25
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €0.51
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €1.37
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €11
2 liters of coca-cola €1.76
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €0.77
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €738
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €508
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €132
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €503
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €367
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €109
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €14
40” flat screen tv €340
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €95
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €10
Hourly rate for cleaning help €9
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €72
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €34
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €84
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €81
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €18,569
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €1.27
Monthly ticket public transport €48
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) €5.75
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) €7
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) €16
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €37
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €3.97
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €2.84
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €2.59
4 rolls of toilet paper €1.50
Tube of toothpaste €2.11
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €16
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €25
2 tickets to the movies €16
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €63
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €45
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €7
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €3.13
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €3.54
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €457
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.14
1 month of gym membership in business district €43
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €4.10
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 222 prices entered by 31 different people.
Latest price update: January 16, 2021

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