Cost of Living Comparison Between Estonia and Latvia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Latvia are 6.2% lower than in Estonia (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Latvia are 11.5% lower than in Estonia | |
| Rent Prices in Latvia are 31.0% lower than in Estonia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Latvia are 22.4% lower than in Estonia | |
| Groceries Prices in Latvia are 5.8% lower than in Estonia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Latvia is 20.6% 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 | 55.00 € | 40.00 € | -27.3 % |
| 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) | 4.00 € | 2.50 € | -37.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.02 € | 2.50 € | -17.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.79 € | 1.16 € | -35.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.46 € | 1.04 € | -28.9 % |
Markets | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.62 € | 4.59 € | +26.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 1.10 € | +12.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.99 € | +20.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.22 € | 2.37 € | +6.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.19 € | 4.19 € | +0.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.19 € | 2.98 € | -6.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.89 € | 4.62 € | -21.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.56 € | -16.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 € | 0.68 € | +20.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.86 € | 0.83 € | -3.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.09 € | 1.13 € | +3.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.39 € | 0.36 € | -7.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.35 € | 0.32 € | -6.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.41 € | 1.36 € | -3.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.82 € | 0.72 € | -12.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 7.00 € | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.48 € | 1.41 € | -4.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.76 € | 1.57 € | -10.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.00 € | 4.30 € | -14.0 % |
Transportation | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 1.50 € | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 30.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.60 € | 2.02 € | -22.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.29 € | 1.14 € | -11.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 12.05 € | 10.00 € | -17.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.64 € | 6.82 € | +2.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,000.00 € | 21,500.00 € | -6.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,708.57 € | 21,237.50 € | -6.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 241.81 € | 292.85 € | +21.1 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.04 € | 0.12 € | +206.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 25.07 € | 17.13 € | -31.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.04 € | 38.28 € | -16.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 25.72 € | 21.02 € | -18.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 € | 9.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 229.43 € | 330.45 € | +44.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,980.63 € | 13,691.20 € | +71.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.16 € | 62.34 € | -20.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 31.94 € | 40.26 € | +26.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 75.00 € | 68.88 € | -8.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 91.09 € | 100.21 € | +10.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 570.33 € | 370.10 € | -35.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 432.18 € | 263.98 € | -38.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 940.58 € | 712.69 € | -24.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 710.78 € | 484.36 € | -31.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 302.34 € | 181.04 € | -40.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 217.94 € | 118.50 € | -45.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Estonia Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,351.85 € | 950.27 € | -29.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.21 | 2.64 | +19.1 % |
| Last update: | June 2023 | June 2023 | |
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