Cost of Living Comparison Between Riga and Helsinki 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Helsinki are 31.3% higher than in Riga (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Helsinki are 46.2% higher than in Riga | |
| Rent Prices in Helsinki are 115.1% higher than in Riga | |
| Restaurant Prices in Helsinki are 52.8% higher than in Riga | |
| Groceries Prices in Helsinki are 51.8% higher than in Riga | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Helsinki is 70.5% higher than in Riga | |
Restaurants | Riga Edit |
Helsinki Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | 15.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 90.00 € | +50.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.25 € | 10.00 € | +37.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 8.00 € | +77.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 8.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.98 € | 4.49 € | +50.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.43 € | 2.69 € | +88.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.10 € | 1.83 € | +66.1 % |
Markets | Riga Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.30 € | 4.22 € | -1.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.22 € | 2.57 € | +110.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.19 € | 1.16 € | -3.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.52 € | 2.84 € | +12.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.50 € | 3.54 € | -21.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.96 € | 5.11 € | +72.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.75 € | 9.42 € | +98.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 1.03 € | +62.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 0.79 € | +4.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 1.01 € | +7.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.33 € | 1.80 € | +35.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.35 € | 0.56 € | +59.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.44 € | 0.82 € | +86.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.44 € | 1.92 € | +32.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.81 € | 1.79 € | +121.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 14.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.61 € | 2.65 € | +64.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.81 € | 3.12 € | +72.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.80 € | 10.30 € | +114.6 % |
Transportation | Riga Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 3.10 € | +106.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 67.00 € | +123.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.50 € | 6.60 € | +164.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.49 € | 1.93 € | +29.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 9.80 € | 56.40 € | +475.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.33 € | 7.23 € | +14.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,245.00 € | 32,000.00 € | +26.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,440.00 € | 34,060.53 € | +39.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Riga Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 318.59 € | 104.86 € | -67.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 18.18 € | 24.08 € | +32.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 15.54 € | 18.82 € | +21.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Riga Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.94 € | 41.52 € | -5.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 25.44 € | 26.47 € | +4.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 17.00 € | +70.0 % |
Childcare | Riga Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 429.09 € | 306.42 € | -28.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,394.29 € | 8,742.80 € | -29.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Riga Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 77.56 € | 79.63 € | +2.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 41.13 € | 29.41 € | -28.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 83.62 € | 71.66 € | -14.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 112.46 € | 92.75 € | -17.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Riga Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 488.03 € | 988.72 € | +102.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 328.42 € | 796.17 € | +142.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 861.54 € | 1,767.50 € | +105.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 567.24 € | 1,284.80 € | +126.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Riga Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 229.30 € | 686.10 € | +199.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 142.40 € | 399.60 € | +180.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Riga Edit |
Helsinki Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,138.57 € | 2,837.76 € | +149.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.33 | 3.58 | -17.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 246 | 213 |
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