Cost of Living Comparison Between Estonia and Latvia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Latvia are 4.2% lower than in Estonia (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Latvia are 7.9% lower than in Estonia | |
| Rent Prices in Latvia are 22.2% lower than in Estonia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Latvia are 8.7% lower than in Estonia | |
| Groceries Prices in Latvia are 6.6% lower than in Estonia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Latvia is 22.8% lower than in Estonia | |
Restaurants | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 11.00 € | 10.00 € | -9.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 60.00 € | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 7.00 € | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 € | 4.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.92 € | 3.50 € | -28.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.34 € | 2.84 € | -15.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.95 € | 1.41 € | -27.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.66 € | 1.14 € | -31.7 % |
Markets | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.03 € | 4.30 € | +6.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 1.19 € | +19.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.88 € | 1.20 € | +36.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.49 € | 2.52 € | +1.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.39 € | 4.46 € | +1.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.33 € | 2.97 € | -10.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.39 € | 4.70 € | -26.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.71 € | 0.60 € | -15.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.59 € | 0.74 € | +25.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.94 € | +1.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.14 € | 1.32 € | +15.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.38 € | 0.35 € | -9.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.42 € | 0.43 € | +2.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.66 € | 1.44 € | -13.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.93 € | 0.78 € | -15.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 7.00 € | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.55 € | 1.52 € | -2.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.97 € | 1.77 € | -10.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.40 € | 4.50 € | -16.7 % |
Transportation | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.70 € | 1.50 € | -11.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 30.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 2.04 € | -32.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.29 € | 1.29 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 12.25 € | 9.80 € | -20.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.53 € | 6.37 € | -2.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,070.50 € | 24,500.00 € | -6.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,471.74 € | 23,768.06 € | -6.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 264.88 € | 300.05 € | +13.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 18.06 € | 17.63 € | -2.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 26.16 € | 15.58 € | -40.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.89 € | 42.16 € | -8.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 25.24 € | 24.06 € | -4.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.43 € | 10.00 € | +6.0 % |
Childcare | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 264.63 € | 412.80 € | +56.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,199.41 € | 13,252.25 € | +84.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.55 € | 76.73 € | -7.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 31.05 € | 41.89 € | +34.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.06 € | 82.74 € | +7.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 90.96 € | 114.32 € | +25.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 598.87 € | 460.21 € | -23.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 437.86 € | 315.11 € | -28.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 980.30 € | 817.19 € | -16.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 730.94 € | 544.29 € | -25.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 336.07 € | 222.97 € | -33.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 236.94 € | 134.35 € | -43.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,506.00 € | 1,069.67 € | -29.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.32 | 4.23 | -1.9 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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