Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Latvia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Latvia is 17.1% lower than in Canada (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Latvia is 30.2% lower than in Canada | |
| Rent Prices in Latvia are 62.7% lower than in Canada | |
| Restaurant Prices in Latvia are 14.0% lower than in Canada | |
| Groceries Prices in Latvia are 31.5% lower than in Canada | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Latvia is 35.4% lower than in Canada | |
Restaurants | Canada Edit |
Latvia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 C$ (15.40 €) |
19.48 C$ (12.00 €) |
-22.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
100.00 C$ (61.61 €) |
97.39 C$ (60.00 €) |
-2.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
15.00 C$ (9.24 €) |
11.36 C$ (7.00 €) |
-24.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
8.00 C$ (4.93 €) |
7.30 C$ (4.50 €) |
-8.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
8.00 C$ (4.93 €) |
6.49 C$ (4.00 €) |
-18.8 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.24 C$ (3.23 €) |
4.70 C$ (2.90 €) |
-10.2 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.88 C$ (1.78 €) |
2.50 C$ (1.54 €) |
-13.3 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
2.34 C$ (1.44 €) |
1.86 C$ (1.14 €) |
-20.6 % |
Markets | Canada Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
3.09 C$ (1.90 €) |
1.87 C$ (1.15 €) |
-39.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.33 C$ (2.05 €) |
2.09 C$ (1.29 €) |
-37.4 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
2.32 C$ (1.43 €) |
1.97 C$ (1.21 €) |
-15.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
4.84 C$ (2.98 €) |
4.53 C$ (2.79 €) |
-6.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
7.01 C$ (4.32 €) |
7.45 C$ (4.59 €) |
+6.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.56 C$ (4.65 €) |
5.02 C$ (3.09 €) |
-33.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
9.47 C$ (5.83 €) |
7.89 C$ (4.86 €) |
-16.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.60 C$ (1.60 €) |
1.12 C$ (0.69 €) |
-57.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.91 C$ (0.56 €) |
1.17 C$ (0.72 €) |
+27.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.43 C$ (1.50 €) |
1.62 C$ (1.00 €) |
-33.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
2.55 C$ (1.57 €) |
2.18 C$ (1.34 €) |
-14.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.68 C$ (1.04 €) |
0.65 C$ (0.40 €) |
-61.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.64 C$ (1.01 €) |
0.69 C$ (0.42 €) |
-58.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.56 C$ (2.19 €) |
2.55 C$ (1.57 €) |
-28.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.45 C$ (1.51 €) |
1.26 C$ (0.78 €) |
-48.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
18.00 C$ (11.09 €) |
11.36 C$ (7.00 €) |
-36.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
4.04 C$ (2.49 €) |
2.50 C$ (1.54 €) |
-38.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.52 C$ (2.79 €) |
3.00 C$ (1.85 €) |
-33.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
20.00 C$ (12.32 €) |
8.12 C$ (5.00 €) |
-59.4 % |
Transportation | Canada Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.50 C$ (2.16 €) |
2.43 C$ (1.50 €) |
-30.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
104.12 C$ (64.15 €) |
48.70 C$ (30.00 €) |
-53.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.70 C$ (2.90 €) |
3.73 C$ (2.29 €) |
-20.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
3.51 C$ (2.16 €) |
1.83 C$ (1.13 €) |
-47.9 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
37.70 C$ (23.23 €) |
16.23 C$ (10.00 €) |
-56.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.55 C$ (0.96 €) |
2.61 C$ (1.61 €) |
+68.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
33,978.00 C$ (20,932.30 €) |
40,580.82 C$ (25,000.00 €) |
+19.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
28,124.94 C$ (17,326.50 €) |
43,371.34 C$ (26,719.11 €) |
+54.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Canada Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
207.06 C$ (127.56 €) |
435.95 C$ (268.57 €) |
+110.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
61.61 C$ (37.96 €) |
27.52 C$ (16.96 €) |
-55.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
85.70 C$ (52.79 €) |
27.55 C$ (16.97 €) |
-67.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Canada Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
58.84 C$ (36.25 €) |
65.41 C$ (40.30 €) |
+11.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
24.03 C$ (14.81 €) |
40.30 C$ (24.82 €) |
+67.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
15.75 C$ (9.70 €) |
16.23 C$ (10.00 €) |
+3.1 % |
Childcare | Canada Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,073.42 C$ (661.29 €) |
697.99 C$ (430.00 €) |
-35.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
17,903.07 C$ (11,029.27 €) |
23,179.30 C$ (14,279.71 €) |
+29.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Canada Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
76.60 C$ (47.19 €) |
120.85 C$ (74.45 €) |
+57.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
56.60 C$ (34.87 €) |
64.93 C$ (40.00 €) |
+14.7 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
121.29 C$ (74.72 €) |
123.00 C$ (75.77 €) |
+1.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
145.77 C$ (89.80 €) |
199.12 C$ (122.67 €) |
+36.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Canada Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,844.71 C$ (1,136.44 €) |
665.74 C$ (410.13 €) |
-63.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,606.88 C$ (989.93 €) |
477.73 C$ (294.31 €) |
-70.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,892.50 C$ (1,781.94 €) |
1,290.92 C$ (795.28 €) |
-55.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,547.15 C$ (1,569.18 €) |
884.88 C$ (545.14 €) |
-65.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Canada Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
787.85 C$ (485.36 €) |
370.20 C$ (228.06 €) |
-53.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
583.59 C$ (359.52 €) |
229.29 C$ (141.26 €) |
-60.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Canada Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,015.47 C$ (2,473.75 €) |
1,811.05 C$ (1,115.70 €) |
-54.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.93 | 4.32 | -27.1 % |
| Last update: | 5 November 2025 | 5 November 2025 | |
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