Cost of Living Comparison Between Latvia and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 33.4% higher than in Latvia (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 46.8% higher than in Latvia | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 117.6% higher than in Latvia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 30.6% higher than in Latvia | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 40.1% higher than in Latvia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 70.6% higher than in Latvia | |
Restaurants | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | 15.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 56.50 € | 65.00 € | +15.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.20 € | 10.00 € | +38.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 4.20 € | -6.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.85 € | 4.00 € | +3.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.86 € | 3.44 € | +20.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.38 € | 2.81 € | +103.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.01 € | 2.52 € | +148.6 % |
Markets | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.43 € | 4.14 € | -6.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.27 € | 1.73 € | +36.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.21 € | 1.33 € | +10.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.59 € | 3.22 € | +24.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.63 € | 5.76 € | +24.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.98 € | 5.81 € | +95.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.64 € | 7.82 € | +68.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 1.22 € | +92.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.67 € | -9.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 0.91 € | -8.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.38 € | 1.97 € | +42.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.38 € | 0.64 € | +68.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.41 € | 0.67 € | +63.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.43 € | 1.67 € | +17.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.76 € | 0.83 € | +8.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.99 € | -14.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.55 € | 0.91 € | -41.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.80 € | 1.49 € | -17.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.00 € | 8.20 € | +64.0 % |
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) | 2.09 € | 4.50 € | +115.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.21 € | 3.54 € | +193.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 10.00 € | 30.00 € | +200.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.32 € | 6.63 € | +4.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,800.00 € | 27,180.00 € | +9.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,956.67 € | 28,712.13 € | +10.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 274.29 € | 304.46 € | +11.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 16.97 € | 26.01 € | +53.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 16.55 € | 45.37 € | +174.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.96 € | 34.73 € | -13.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 25.34 € | 21.40 € | -15.6 % |
| 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 | 461.90 € | 418.12 € | -9.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,187.50 € | 11,967.75 € | -9.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.07 € | 79.65 € | +0.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 41.54 € | 37.53 € | -9.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 84.17 € | 86.62 € | +2.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 119.72 € | 114.83 € | -4.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 421.67 € | 890.69 € | +111.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 307.55 € | 672.44 € | +118.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 808.14 € | 1,677.40 € | +107.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 533.86 € | 1,265.56 € | +137.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 227.16 € | 529.26 € | +133.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 138.23 € | 420.92 € | +204.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,131.35 € | 2,832.97 € | +150.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.27 | 3.98 | -6.9 % |
| Last update: | November 2024 | December 2024 | |
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