Cost of Living Comparison Between Estonia and Latvia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Latvia are 8.1% lower than in Estonia (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Latvia are 13.3% lower than in Estonia | |
| Rent Prices in Latvia are 32.4% lower than in Estonia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Latvia are 21.1% lower than in Estonia | |
| Groceries Prices in Latvia are 6.6% lower than in Estonia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Latvia is 13.7% 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 | 50.00 € | 40.00 € | -20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 € | 6.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 3.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.50 € | 2.50 € | -44.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.01 € | 2.48 € | -17.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.90 € | 1.18 € | -37.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.48 € | 1.12 € | -24.1 % |
Markets | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.53 € | 4.62 € | +30.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 1.00 € | +7.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.99 € | +22.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.14 € | 2.26 € | +5.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.02 € | 4.08 € | +1.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.02 € | 2.99 € | -0.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.87 € | 4.52 € | -23.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.71 € | 0.53 € | -24.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.55 € | 0.66 € | +21.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.84 € | +0.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.07 € | 1.17 € | +9.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.39 € | 0.34 € | -10.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.31 € | 0.30 € | -5.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.30 € | 1.28 € | -1.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.81 € | 0.69 € | -15.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 7.00 € | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.46 € | 1.40 € | -4.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.84 € | 1.56 € | -15.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.00 € | 4.28 € | -14.5 % |
Transportation | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 1.15 € | -23.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 35.00 € | +16.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.50 € | 2.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.29 € | 1.13 € | -11.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 12.55 € | 10.00 € | -20.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.95 € | 7.01 € | +0.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 21,000.00 € | 21,500.00 € | +2.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,166.51 € | 21,096.74 € | -4.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 251.05 € | 266.88 € | +6.3 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.04 € | 0.11 € | +152.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 24.98 € | 16.68 € | -33.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.28 € | 36.73 € | -23.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.51 € | 20.38 € | -23.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.05 € | 9.00 € | +11.8 % |
Childcare | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 235.02 € | 345.19 € | +46.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,333.26 € | 15,501.75 € | +86.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 77.46 € | 60.67 € | -21.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.05 € | 39.09 € | +22.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.93 € | 67.83 € | -9.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 95.17 € | 100.59 € | +5.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 548.35 € | 378.42 € | -31.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 412.48 € | 274.09 € | -33.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 977.41 € | 682.75 € | -30.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 698.12 € | 467.84 € | -33.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 324.58 € | 173.69 € | -46.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 220.05 € | 111.41 € | -49.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,268.34 € | 949.07 € | -25.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.26 | 2.60 | +14.8 % |
| Last update: | February 2023 | February 2023 | |
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