Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Latvia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Latvia is 17.3% lower than in Canada (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Latvia is 30.4% lower than in Canada | |
| Rent Prices in Latvia are 62.9% lower than in Canada | |
| Restaurant Prices in Latvia are 13.8% lower than in Canada | |
| Groceries Prices in Latvia are 31.8% lower than in Canada | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Latvia is 34.4% lower than in Canada | |
Restaurants | Canada Edit |
Latvia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 C$ (15.34 €) |
19.55 C$ (12.00 €) |
-21.8 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
100.00 C$ (61.38 €) |
97.76 C$ (60.00 €) |
-2.2 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
15.00 C$ (9.21 €) |
11.41 C$ (7.00 €) |
-24.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
8.00 C$ (4.91 €) |
7.33 C$ (4.50 €) |
-8.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
8.00 C$ (4.91 €) |
6.27 C$ (3.85 €) |
-21.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.23 C$ (3.21 €) |
4.73 C$ (2.91 €) |
-9.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.89 C$ (1.77 €) |
2.54 C$ (1.56 €) |
-12.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
2.35 C$ (1.44 €) |
1.89 C$ (1.16 €) |
-19.6 % |
Markets | Canada Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
3.08 C$ (1.89 €) |
1.88 C$ (1.15 €) |
-39.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.33 C$ (2.05 €) |
2.07 C$ (1.27 €) |
-38.0 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
2.32 C$ (1.43 €) |
1.95 C$ (1.19 €) |
-16.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
4.84 C$ (2.97 €) |
4.47 C$ (2.74 €) |
-7.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.99 C$ (4.29 €) |
7.42 C$ (4.55 €) |
+6.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.55 C$ (4.64 €) |
4.98 C$ (3.05 €) |
-34.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
9.46 C$ (5.80 €) |
7.85 C$ (4.82 €) |
-17.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.61 C$ (1.60 €) |
1.07 C$ (0.66 €) |
-58.8 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.91 C$ (0.56 €) |
1.17 C$ (0.72 €) |
+28.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.43 C$ (1.49 €) |
1.62 C$ (1.00 €) |
-33.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
2.56 C$ (1.57 €) |
2.18 C$ (1.34 €) |
-14.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.68 C$ (1.03 €) |
0.64 C$ (0.39 €) |
-62.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.64 C$ (1.01 €) |
0.72 C$ (0.44 €) |
-55.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.56 C$ (2.18 €) |
2.52 C$ (1.54 €) |
-29.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.45 C$ (1.51 €) |
1.23 C$ (0.76 €) |
-49.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
18.00 C$ (11.05 €) |
11.81 C$ (7.25 €) |
-34.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
4.03 C$ (2.48 €) |
2.49 C$ (1.53 €) |
-38.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.52 C$ (2.78 €) |
2.94 C$ (1.81 €) |
-34.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
20.00 C$ (12.28 €) |
8.15 C$ (5.00 €) |
-59.3 % |
Transportation | Canada Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.50 C$ (2.15 €) |
2.44 C$ (1.50 €) |
-30.2 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
104.00 C$ (63.83 €) |
48.88 C$ (30.00 €) |
-53.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.70 C$ (2.88 €) |
3.41 C$ (2.09 €) |
-27.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
3.51 C$ (2.15 €) |
1.84 C$ (1.13 €) |
-47.7 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
37.70 C$ (23.14 €) |
16.29 C$ (10.00 €) |
-56.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.55 C$ (0.95 €) |
2.62 C$ (1.61 €) |
+68.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
33,978.00 C$ (20,854.44 €) |
39,754.75 C$ (24,400.00 €) |
+17.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
28,108.93 C$ (17,252.22 €) |
43,498.05 C$ (26,697.50 €) |
+54.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Canada Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
207.45 C$ (127.33 €) |
433.68 C$ (266.17 €) |
+109.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
61.66 C$ (37.84 €) |
27.16 C$ (16.67 €) |
-56.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
85.74 C$ (52.62 €) |
27.61 C$ (16.95 €) |
-67.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Canada Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
58.79 C$ (36.09 €) |
64.66 C$ (39.69 €) |
+10.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
23.92 C$ (14.68 €) |
40.45 C$ (24.82 €) |
+69.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
15.68 C$ (9.62 €) |
16.29 C$ (10.00 €) |
+3.9 % |
Childcare | Canada Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,073.59 C$ (658.93 €) |
686.02 C$ (421.05 €) |
-36.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
17,775.25 C$ (10,909.79 €) |
23,265.84 C$ (14,279.71 €) |
+30.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Canada Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
76.66 C$ (47.05 €) |
121.00 C$ (74.27 €) |
+57.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
56.54 C$ (34.70 €) |
64.54 C$ (39.62 €) |
+14.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
121.33 C$ (74.47 €) |
122.68 C$ (75.30 €) |
+1.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
145.66 C$ (89.40 €) |
195.01 C$ (119.69 €) |
+33.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Canada Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,843.10 C$ (1,131.23 €) |
660.09 C$ (405.14 €) |
-64.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,604.84 C$ (984.99 €) |
481.57 C$ (295.57 €) |
-70.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,888.46 C$ (1,772.83 €) |
1,276.90 C$ (783.71 €) |
-55.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,544.70 C$ (1,561.84 €) |
876.65 C$ (538.06 €) |
-65.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Canada Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
786.78 C$ (482.89 €) |
371.58 C$ (228.06 €) |
-52.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
580.97 C$ (356.58 €) |
230.15 C$ (141.26 €) |
-60.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Canada Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,012.03 C$ (2,462.43 €) |
1,830.36 C$ (1,123.40 €) |
-54.4 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.94 | 4.26 | -28.3 % |
| Last update: | 1 November 2025 | 31 October 2025 | |
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