Cost of Living Comparison Between Helsinki and Riga 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Riga are 24.0% lower than in Helsinki (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Riga are 31.7% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Rent Prices in Riga are 53.5% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Restaurant Prices in Riga are 34.7% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Groceries Prices in Riga are 34.3% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Riga is 40.1% lower than in Helsinki | |
Restaurants | Helsinki Edit |
Riga Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 10.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 90.00 € | 60.00 € | -33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 7.00 € | -30.0 % |
| 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) | 4.49 € | 2.98 € | -33.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.63 € | 1.43 € | -45.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.83 € | 1.10 € | -40.0 % |
Markets | Helsinki Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.32 € | 4.33 € | +0.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.60 € | 1.21 € | -53.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.16 € | 1.19 € | +3.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.91 € | 2.51 € | -13.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.54 € | 4.53 € | +28.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.15 € | 2.94 € | -43.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.49 € | 4.71 € | -50.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 0.65 € | -36.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.76 € | -3.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 0.94 € | -4.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.80 € | 1.31 € | -26.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.56 € | 0.36 € | -35.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.44 € | -45.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.92 € | 1.43 € | -25.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.75 € | 0.82 € | -53.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.45 € | 7.00 € | -51.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.65 € | 1.63 € | -38.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.12 € | 1.81 € | -41.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.30 € | 4.82 € | -53.2 % |
Transportation | Helsinki Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.05 € | 1.50 € | -50.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 67.00 € | 30.00 € | -55.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.60 € | 2.50 € | -62.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 1.49 € | -22.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 56.40 € | 9.80 € | -82.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.23 € | 6.34 € | -12.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,000.00 € | 25,245.00 € | -21.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,060.53 € | 24,440.00 € | -28.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Helsinki Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 106.27 € | 315.81 € | +197.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.04 € | 18.13 € | -24.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 19.19 € | 15.11 € | -21.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Helsinki Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.52 € | 44.18 € | +6.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.18 € | 25.44 € | -2.8 % |
| 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 | 306.42 € | 429.09 € | +40.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,742.80 € | 12,394.29 € | +41.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Helsinki Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.63 € | 77.08 € | -3.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 29.41 € | 40.87 € | +39.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 71.66 € | 83.97 € | +17.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 92.75 € | 111.16 € | +19.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Helsinki Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 995.12 € | 492.18 € | -50.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 792.97 € | 329.74 € | -58.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,767.50 € | 860.00 € | -51.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,284.80 € | 565.00 € | -56.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Helsinki Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 686.10 € | 229.30 € | -66.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 399.60 € | 142.40 € | -64.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Helsinki Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,817.46 € | 1,152.27 € | -59.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.58 | 4.55 | +27.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Tampere | 110.85 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Seinajoki | 223.59 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Ventspils | 115.17 miles |
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