Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and Latvia 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Latvia is 24.2% lower than in Germany (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Latvia is 31.1% lower than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in Latvia are 53.8% lower than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in Latvia are 18.2% lower than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in Latvia are 27.9% lower than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Latvia is 41.8% lower than in Germany | |
Restaurants | Germany Edit |
Latvia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 12.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 65.00 € | 60.00 € | -7.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 7.00 € | -30.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 4.50 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.85 € | -3.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.50 € | 2.93 € | -16.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.88 € | 1.46 € | -49.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.59 € | 1.08 € | -58.3 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.18 € | 4.44 € | +6.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.75 € | 1.29 € | -26.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.33 € | 1.18 € | -11.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.33 € | 2.72 € | -18.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.81 € | 4.54 € | -21.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.56 € | 2.99 € | -46.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.80 € | 4.81 € | -38.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 0.62 € | -51.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.73 € | +0.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 1.01 € | +12.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.90 € | 1.38 € | -27.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 0.39 € | -36.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.40 € | -37.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.63 € | 1.54 € | -5.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.94 € | 0.73 € | -21.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 7.00 € | +40.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.93 € | 1.51 € | +62.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.44 € | 1.84 € | +27.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.40 € | 5.00 € | -40.5 % |
Transportation | Germany Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.20 € | 1.50 € | -53.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 55.00 € | 30.00 € | -45.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.90 € | 2.29 € | -53.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 € | 1.21 € | -70.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 33.00 € | 10.00 € | -69.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.55 € | 6.17 € | -5.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,180.00 € | 26,000.00 € | -4.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,302.42 € | 26,596.67 € | -17.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 302.94 € | 263.76 € | -12.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 23.87 € | 16.41 € | -31.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 44.71 € | 16.99 € | -62.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.05 € | 41.29 € | +17.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.40 € | 24.36 € | +13.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 10.00 € | -16.7 % |
Childcare | Germany Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 408.88 € | 459.09 € | +12.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,886.73 € | 13,500.94 € | +4.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.80 € | 78.77 € | -2.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.04 € | 40.18 € | +5.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.47 € | 81.73 € | -7.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 114.75 € | 119.69 € | +4.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 889.87 € | 421.86 € | -52.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 671.21 € | 306.00 € | -54.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,655.50 € | 800.00 € | -51.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,254.66 € | 539.30 € | -57.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 509.49 € | 217.52 € | -57.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 398.24 € | 137.41 € | -65.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,876.56 € | 1,152.87 € | -59.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.98 | 4.33 | +8.9 % |
| Last update: | 25 May 2025 | 18 May 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 3018 | 221 |
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