Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Latvia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Latvia is 22.6% lower than in France (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Latvia is 28.2% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Latvia are 46.4% lower than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Latvia are 20.3% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Latvia are 38.0% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Latvia is 35.0% lower than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Latvia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 10.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 60.00 € | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 7.00 € | -30.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 4.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 3.50 € | -30.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.03 € | 2.92 € | -3.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.77 € | 1.45 € | -47.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.92 € | 1.13 € | -40.9 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.27 € | 4.34 € | +1.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.58 € | 1.20 € | -24.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 1.23 € | +24.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.76 € | 2.53 € | -32.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.73 € | 4.49 € | -41.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.79 € | 2.95 € | -49.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.53 € | 4.76 € | -44.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 0.59 € | -52.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.74 € | -19.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.33 € | 0.94 € | -29.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.51 € | 1.33 € | -11.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.34 € | -62.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 0.43 € | -54.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.37 € | 1.38 € | +0.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.70 € | 0.79 € | +11.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 7.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.18 € | 1.52 € | -30.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.68 € | 1.78 € | -33.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 11.00 € | 4.50 € | -59.1 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.80 € | 1.50 € | -16.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.00 € | 30.00 € | -54.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.85 € | 2.02 € | -29.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.93 € | 1.45 € | -50.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 28.00 € | 10.00 € | -64.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.90 € | 6.40 € | -7.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,395.00 € | 23,325.00 € | -28.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,026.25 € | 24,089.06 € | -10.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 176.76 € | 299.12 € | +69.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 26.18 € | 17.58 € | -32.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.36 € | 15.45 € | -47.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.79 € | 42.09 € | +28.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.84 € | 23.53 € | +48.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 10.00 € | -16.7 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 676.75 € | 432.09 € | -36.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,289.39 € | 12,782.25 € | +24.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.33 € | 78.52 € | -9.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.27 € | 43.12 € | +15.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.86 € | 84.00 € | -5.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 116.70 € | 116.59 € | -0.1 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 781.70 € | 461.49 € | -41.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 588.65 € | 320.23 € | -45.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,476.88 € | 815.00 € | -44.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,170.32 € | 554.69 € | -52.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 567.46 € | 223.33 € | -60.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 420.35 € | 136.21 € | -67.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,326.64 € | 1,086.94 € | -53.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.56 | 4.23 | +19.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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