Cost of Living Comparison Between Latvia and Estonia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Estonia are 3.8% higher than in Latvia (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Estonia are 8.5% higher than in Latvia | |
| Rent Prices in Estonia are 30.9% higher than in Latvia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Estonia are 6.4% higher than in Latvia | |
| Groceries Prices in Estonia are 7.2% higher than in Latvia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Estonia is 29.9% higher than in Latvia | |
Restaurants | Latvia Edit |
Estonia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 60.00 € | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 € | 8.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 € | 5.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.84 € | 3.34 € | +17.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.41 € | 1.95 € | +37.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.14 € | 1.64 € | +44.8 % |
Markets | Latvia Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.30 € | 4.05 € | -5.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.20 € | 1.00 € | -16.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.21 € | 0.89 € | -27.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.52 € | 2.51 € | -0.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.43 € | 4.41 € | -0.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.98 € | 3.33 € | +11.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.73 € | 6.39 € | +35.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.59 € | 0.72 € | +21.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.59 € | -20.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 0.93 € | -0.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.33 € | 1.14 € | -14.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.34 € | 0.39 € | +11.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.42 € | 0.42 € | -1.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.45 € | 1.66 € | +14.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.78 € | 0.92 € | +18.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 8.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.51 € | 1.56 € | +3.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.75 € | 1.97 € | +13.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.50 € | 5.40 € | +20.0 % |
Transportation | Latvia Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 1.70 € | +13.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 30.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.04 € | 3.00 € | +47.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.29 € | 1.29 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 9.80 € | 12.00 € | +22.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.36 € | 6.53 € | +2.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,500.00 € | 26,070.50 € | +6.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,768.06 € | 25,471.74 € | +7.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Latvia Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 302.03 € | 265.15 € | -12.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.73 € | 18.23 € | +2.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 15.88 € | 26.14 € | +64.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Latvia Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.98 € | 45.85 € | +9.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.06 € | 25.24 € | +4.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 9.71 € | -2.9 % |
Childcare | Latvia Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 412.80 € | 270.12 € | -34.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,252.25 € | 7,199.41 € | -45.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Latvia Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.23 € | 82.55 € | +5.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 42.15 € | 31.05 € | -26.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 83.12 € | 77.49 € | -6.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 115.41 € | 91.68 € | -20.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Latvia Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 452.92 € | 601.31 € | +32.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 313.70 € | 442.14 € | +40.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 800.00 € | 984.80 € | +23.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 541.43 € | 730.94 € | +35.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Latvia Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 222.97 € | 336.07 € | +50.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 134.35 € | 236.94 € | +76.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Latvia Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,071.20 € | 1,510.00 € | +41.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.08 | 4.32 | +5.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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