Cost of Living Comparison Between Helsinki and Riga 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Riga is 26.7% lower than in Helsinki (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Riga is 33.2% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Rent Prices in Riga are 53.7% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Restaurant Prices in Riga are 31.0% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Groceries Prices in Riga are 35.2% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Riga is 35.0% lower than in Helsinki | |
Restaurants | Helsinki Edit |
Riga Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.00 € | 12.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 90.00 € | 60.00 € | -33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 7.50 € | -25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 € | 4.50 € | -43.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 € | 4.00 € | -50.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.46 € | 3.26 € | -26.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.69 € | 1.53 € | -43.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.84 € | 1.17 € | -36.5 % |
Markets | Helsinki Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.70 € | 4.36 € | -7.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.49 € | 1.22 € | -50.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 1.21 € | +2.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.95 € | 2.56 € | -13.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.63 € | 4.71 € | +30.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.36 € | 2.95 € | -44.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.77 € | 4.57 € | -53.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.05 € | 0.61 € | -41.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.74 € | -7.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 0.98 € | -1.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.75 € | 1.35 € | -23.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.52 € | 0.37 € | -30.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.41 € | -48.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.01 € | 1.38 € | -31.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.83 € | 0.81 € | -55.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.00 € | 7.00 € | -50.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.74 € | 1.64 € | -40.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.15 € | 1.86 € | -40.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.45 € | 4.88 € | -53.3 % |
Transportation | Helsinki Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.95 € | 1.50 € | -49.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.60 € | 30.00 € | -55.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.75 € | 2.60 € | -61.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.97 € | 1.61 € | -18.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 56.40 € | 11.00 € | -80.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.20 € | 6.40 € | -11.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,644.50 € | 26,000.00 € | -17.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,845.64 € | 25,680.91 € | -24.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Helsinki Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 118.94 € | 306.45 € | +157.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.57 € | 18.02 € | -26.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 20.75 € | 15.24 € | -26.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Helsinki Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.08 € | 44.03 € | +4.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.95 € | 27.50 € | +14.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 € | 10.00 € | -41.2 % |
Childcare | Helsinki Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 311.23 € | 480.00 € | +54.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,365.60 € | 12,485.85 € | +49.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Helsinki Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.34 € | 80.37 € | -9.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.72 € | 40.50 € | +31.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.63 € | 85.56 € | +10.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 100.91 € | 113.16 € | +12.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Helsinki Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,016.14 € | 488.55 € | -51.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 814.82 € | 333.61 € | -59.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,760.52 € | 875.00 € | -50.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,300.71 € | 567.31 € | -56.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Helsinki Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 692.74 € | 233.42 € | -66.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 405.37 € | 142.12 € | -64.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Helsinki Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,688.47 € | 1,168.33 € | -56.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.69 | 4.56 | +23.4 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 243 | 221 |
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| Cost of Living in Hameenlinna | 63.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lahti | 64.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Turku | 104.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tampere | 110.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lappeenranta | 139.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jyvaskyla | 167.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Seinajoki | 223.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kuopio | 242.82 miles |
Cities near Riga: | Cost of Living in Ogre | 22.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jelgava | 27.28 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cesis | 55.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Seda | 83.95 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jekabpils | 85.01 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ventspils | 115.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Liepaja | 134.30 miles |