Cost of Living Comparison Between Latvia and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 33.0% higher than in Latvia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 44.2% higher than in Latvia | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 108.0% higher than in Latvia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 29.3% higher than in Latvia | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 35.2% higher than in Latvia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 76.9% higher than in Latvia | |
Restaurants | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €12.00 | €15.00 | +25.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €56.00 | €67.50 | +20.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €7.00 | €11.00 | +57.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €4.50 | €4.50 | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €4.00 | €4.00 | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €2.91 | €3.61 | +24.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.44 | €3.06 | +112.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.16 | €2.67 | +129.5 % |
Markets | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.11 | €1.17 | +5.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.26 | €1.73 | +37.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.10 | €1.41 | +28.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €2.97 | €3.36 | +13.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €4.24 | €5.85 | +37.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €3.20 | €4.67 | +45.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €5.32 | €8.43 | +58.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | €0.71 | €1.30 | +84.8 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.73 | €0.82 | +13.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.00 | €0.91 | -9.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.34 | €1.72 | +28.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.39 | €0.60 | +52.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.40 | €0.58 | +46.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.56 | €1.46 | -6.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.78 | €0.95 | +22.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €7.00 | €5.00 | -28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.55 | €0.99 | -36.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.76 | €1.41 | -19.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €5.10 | €8.70 | +70.6 % |
Transportation | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €1.50 | €3.30 | +120.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €30.00 | €58.00 | +93.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €2.50 | €4.50 | +80.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €1.14 | €4.02 | +252.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €13.20 | €35.00 | +165.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.62 | €1.79 | +10.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €24,388.00 | €29,395.00 | +20.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €27,231.25 | €34,159.04 | +25.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €270.90 | €305.13 | +12.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €16.61 | €23.38 | +40.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €17.18 | €43.28 | +152.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €38.09 | €35.98 | -5.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €28.43 | €24.64 | -13.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €9.20 | €13.00 | +41.3 % |
Childcare | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €455.29 | €501.38 | +10.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €15,226.67 | €15,434.81 | +1.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €74.80 | €78.61 | +5.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €43.30 | €37.03 | -14.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €76.75 | €87.85 | +14.5 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €122.48 | €111.32 | -9.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €371.97 | €810.80 | +118.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €273.12 | €624.84 | +128.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €797.71 | €1,504.71 | +88.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €528.97 | €1,160.26 | +119.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €217.16 | €501.77 | +131.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €137.82 | €331.70 | +140.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,160.81 | €2,961.89 | +155.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.08 | 3.95 | -3.2 % |
| Last update: | 20 May 2026 | 21 May 2026 | |
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