Cost of Living Comparison Between Latvia and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Germany are 24.6% higher than in Latvia (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Germany are 40.2% higher than in Latvia | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 113.1% higher than in Latvia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 17.8% higher than in Latvia | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 41.4% higher than in Latvia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 88.5% higher than in Latvia | |
Restaurants | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | 13.00 € | +30.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 60.00 € | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 € | 10.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 € | 4.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.55 € | 4.00 € | +12.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.88 € | 3.33 € | +15.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.43 € | 2.70 € | +89.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.14 € | 2.41 € | +112.1 % |
Markets | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.30 € | 3.95 € | -8.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.20 € | 1.78 € | +48.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.22 € | 1.24 € | +1.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.51 € | 3.33 € | +32.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.47 € | 5.69 € | +27.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.97 € | 6.67 € | +124.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.79 € | 7.31 € | +52.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.59 € | 1.19 € | +102.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.60 € | -18.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 0.92 € | -2.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.33 € | 1.37 € | +2.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.34 € | 0.67 € | +99.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.42 € | 0.72 € | +70.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.39 € | 1.86 € | +33.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.78 € | 0.85 € | +8.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.99 € | -14.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.53 € | 0.86 € | -43.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.80 € | 1.44 € | -19.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.50 € | 8.20 € | +82.2 % |
Transportation | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 3.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 49.00 € | +63.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.00 € | 4.40 € | +120.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.37 € | 3.38 € | +147.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 10.00 € | 30.00 € | +200.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.37 € | 6.63 € | +4.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,325.00 € | 27,180.00 € | +16.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,089.06 € | 27,735.07 € | +15.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 300.05 € | 290.91 € | -3.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.63 € | 19.00 € | +7.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 15.58 € | 46.02 € | +195.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.71 € | 33.72 € | -19.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 22.85 € | 20.27 € | -11.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 12.00 € | +20.0 % |
Childcare | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 432.09 € | 399.03 € | -7.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,782.25 € | 12,100.27 € | -5.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.52 € | 78.19 € | -0.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 43.64 € | 36.91 € | -15.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 84.13 € | 84.20 € | +0.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 114.32 € | 111.33 € | -2.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 463.91 € | 918.90 € | +98.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 320.70 € | 698.17 € | +117.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 831.67 € | 1,707.14 € | +105.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 551.56 € | 1,295.97 € | +135.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 222.97 € | 541.16 € | +142.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 138.01 € | 437.94 € | +217.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,069.67 € | 2,826.37 € | +164.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.23 | 3.98 | -6.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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