Cost of Living Comparison Between Estonia and Latvia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Latvia is 7.3% lower than in Estonia (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Latvia is 10.6% lower than in Estonia | |
| Rent Prices in Latvia are 24.5% lower than in Estonia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Latvia are 12.0% lower than in Estonia | |
| Groceries Prices in Latvia are 7.3% lower than in Estonia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Latvia is 17.3% lower than in Estonia | |
Restaurants | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 10.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 60.00 € | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.30 € | 7.00 € | -15.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 € | 4.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 3.65 € | -27.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.43 € | 3.01 € | -12.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.13 € | 1.47 € | -30.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.90 € | 1.17 € | -38.3 % |
Markets | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.98 € | 4.34 € | +9.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.19 € | +14.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 1.23 € | +33.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.48 € | 2.55 € | +2.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.53 € | 4.57 € | +0.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.27 € | 2.96 € | -9.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.55 € | 4.65 € | -29.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.75 € | 0.58 € | -22.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.58 € | 0.72 € | +25.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.97 € | +5.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.12 € | 1.35 € | +20.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.39 € | 0.36 € | -9.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.40 € | 0.40 € | -0.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.65 € | 1.40 € | -15.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.94 € | 0.78 € | -17.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 7.00 € | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.57 € | 1.54 € | -2.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.93 € | 1.80 € | -6.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.45 € | 4.50 € | -17.4 % |
Transportation | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.50 € | -25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 30.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 2.29 € | -23.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.29 € | 1.41 € | +9.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 12.25 € | 10.00 € | -18.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.55 € | 6.43 € | -1.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,141.00 € | 24,500.00 € | -6.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,677.27 € | 24,619.81 € | -7.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 262.71 € | 290.75 € | +10.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 16.48 € | 17.54 € | +6.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 27.05 € | 15.58 € | -42.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.28 € | 41.70 € | -9.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 25.56 € | 26.44 € | +3.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 271.35 € | 445.26 € | +64.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,728.05 € | 13,022.57 € | +68.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 85.16 € | 79.54 € | -6.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 31.60 € | 42.35 € | +34.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.82 € | 84.00 € | +7.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 94.27 € | 118.14 € | +25.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 606.11 € | 455.31 € | -24.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 431.56 € | 317.61 € | -26.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,041.11 € | 828.79 € | -20.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 761.33 € | 542.65 € | -28.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 354.15 € | 225.83 € | -36.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 249.87 € | 136.21 € | -45.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,465.32 € | 1,083.59 € | -26.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.88 | 4.23 | -13.5 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
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