Cost of Living Comparison Between Paris and Riga 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Riga are 31.1% lower than in Paris (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Riga are 44.3% lower than in Paris | |
| Rent Prices in Riga are 70.4% lower than in Paris | |
| Restaurant Prices in Riga are 33.7% lower than in Paris | |
| Groceries Prices in Riga are 45.6% lower than in Paris | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Riga is 27.8% lower than in Paris | |
Restaurants | Paris Edit |
Riga Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | 10.00 € | -44.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | 60.00 € | -14.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 € | 7.00 € | -41.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 € | 4.50 € | -35.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.00 € | 4.00 € | -42.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.23 € | 2.98 € | -29.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.42 € | 1.43 € | -58.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.77 € | 1.10 € | -60.2 % |
Markets | Paris Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.47 € | 4.33 € | -20.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.56 € | 1.21 € | -22.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.19 € | +15.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.54 € | 2.51 € | -44.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.59 € | 4.53 € | -52.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.42 € | 2.94 € | -54.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.92 € | 4.71 € | -52.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.43 € | 0.65 € | -54.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 0.76 € | -26.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.54 € | 0.94 € | -38.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.78 € | 1.31 € | -26.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 0.36 € | -64.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.08 € | 0.44 € | -59.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.58 € | 1.43 € | -9.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.89 € | 0.82 € | -7.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 7.00 € | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.36 € | 1.63 € | -31.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.52 € | 1.81 € | -48.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.25 € | 4.82 € | -60.6 % |
Transportation | Paris Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.15 € | 1.50 € | -30.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 85.00 € | 30.00 € | -64.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.38 € | 2.50 € | -60.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.11 € | 1.49 € | -52.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 46.00 € | 9.80 € | -78.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.15 € | 6.34 € | -11.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 25,245.00 € | -15.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,332.22 € | 24,440.00 € | -19.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Paris Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 215.80 € | 315.81 € | +46.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.51 € | 18.13 € | +16.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.97 € | 15.11 € | -49.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Paris Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.83 € | 43.76 € | +15.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.86 € | 25.00 € | +48.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 € | 10.00 € | -23.1 % |
Childcare | Paris Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 769.50 € | 429.09 € | -44.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 15,222.22 € | 12,394.29 € | -18.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Paris Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 93.27 € | 77.08 € | -17.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.60 € | 40.87 € | +0.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 101.08 € | 83.97 € | -16.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 145.35 € | 111.16 € | -23.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Paris Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,395.17 € | 492.18 € | -64.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 967.44 € | 329.74 € | -65.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,057.50 € | 860.00 € | -71.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,180.17 € | 565.00 € | -74.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Paris Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,099.46 € | 229.30 € | -79.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 792.77 € | 142.40 € | -82.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Paris Edit |
Riga Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,864.15 € | 1,152.27 € | -59.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.78 | 4.55 | +20.6 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 429 | 252 |
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