Cost of Living Comparison Between Latvia and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 32.0% higher than in Latvia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 45.1% higher than in Latvia | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 116.2% higher than in Latvia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 22.3% higher than in Latvia | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 38.7% higher than in Latvia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 71.7% higher than in Latvia | |
Restaurants | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 15.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 65.00 € | +8.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 € | 10.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 4.50 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.85 € | 4.00 € | +3.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.93 € | 3.50 € | +19.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.46 € | 2.88 € | +97.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.08 € | 2.59 € | +139.6 % |
Markets | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.44 € | 4.18 € | -5.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.29 € | 1.75 € | +36.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 1.33 € | +12.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.72 € | 3.33 € | +22.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.54 € | 5.81 € | +27.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.99 € | 5.56 € | +86.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.81 € | 7.80 € | +62.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 1.26 € | +104.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.72 € | -0.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 0.90 € | -11.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.38 € | 1.90 € | +37.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.39 € | 0.62 € | +57.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.40 € | 0.63 € | +59.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.54 € | 1.63 € | +5.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.73 € | 0.94 € | +27.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.51 € | 0.93 € | -38.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.84 € | 1.44 € | -21.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.00 € | 8.40 € | +68.0 % |
Transportation | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 3.20 € | +113.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 55.00 € | +83.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.29 € | 4.90 € | +113.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.21 € | 4.02 € | +233.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 10.00 € | 33.00 € | +230.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.17 € | 6.56 € | +6.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,000.00 € | 27,180.00 € | +4.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,596.67 € | 32,302.42 € | +21.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 263.76 € | 302.71 € | +14.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 16.41 € | 23.85 € | +45.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 16.99 € | 44.70 € | +163.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.29 € | 35.08 € | -15.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.36 € | 21.45 € | -11.9 % |
| 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 | 459.09 € | 408.88 € | -10.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,500.94 € | 12,886.73 € | -4.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.77 € | 80.80 € | +2.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.18 € | 38.04 € | -5.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 81.73 € | 88.47 € | +8.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 119.69 € | 114.75 € | -4.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 421.86 € | 889.15 € | +110.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 306.00 € | 670.59 € | +119.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 800.00 € | 1,655.50 € | +106.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 539.30 € | 1,254.24 € | +132.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 217.52 € | 509.49 € | +134.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 137.41 € | 398.24 € | +189.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,152.87 € | 2,872.23 € | +149.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.33 | 3.98 | -8.2 % |
| Last update: | 18 May 2025 | 24 May 2025 | |
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