Cost of Living Comparison Between Latvia and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 31.6% higher than in Latvia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 44.4% higher than in Latvia | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 114.8% higher than in Latvia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 22.3% higher than in Latvia | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 37.6% higher than in Latvia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 82.4% 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) | 60.00 € | 65.00 € | +8.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 7.00 € | 10.00 € | +42.9 % |
| 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 € | 3.55 € | +22.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.53 € | 2.96 € | +93.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.15 € | 2.60 € | +125.6 % |
Markets | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.15 € | 1.12 € | -2.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.29 € | 1.74 € | +35.0 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.21 € | 1.35 € | +11.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.79 € | 3.32 € | +18.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.59 € | 5.83 € | +27.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.08 € | 5.01 € | +62.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.86 € | 8.03 € | +65.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 1.32 € | +97.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.77 € | +8.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 0.90 € | -9.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.32 € | 1.89 € | +43.7 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.39 € | 0.61 € | +55.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.42 € | 0.58 € | +35.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.57 € | 1.58 € | +0.1 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.78 € | 0.95 € | +21.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.99 € | -14.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.54 € | 0.93 € | -39.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.85 € | 1.36 € | -26.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 5.00 € | 8.70 € | +74.0 % |
Transportation | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 3.20 € | +113.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 58.00 € | +93.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 2.29 € | 4.80 € | +109.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.13 € | 4.02 € | +257.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 10.00 € | 33.00 € | +230.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.61 € | 1.72 € | +6.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 25,000.00 € | 27,180.00 € | +8.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 26,719.11 € | 32,604.43 € | +22.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 268.57 € | 303.19 € | +12.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 16.96 € | 23.46 € | +38.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 16.97 € | 43.22 € | +154.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 40.60 € | 35.40 € | -12.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 24.82 € | 21.49 € | -13.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 10.00 € | 12.00 € | +20.0 % |
Childcare | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 430.00 € | 393.94 € | -8.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 14,279.71 € | 13,953.00 € | -2.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 74.45 € | 80.23 € | +7.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 40.00 € | 38.10 € | -4.7 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 75.77 € | 88.41 € | +16.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 122.67 € | 113.80 € | -7.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 410.13 € | 867.07 € | +111.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 294.31 € | 664.94 € | +125.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 795.28 € | 1,616.05 € | +103.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 545.14 € | 1,243.81 € | +128.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 228.06 € | 502.96 € | +120.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 141.26 € | 393.58 € | +178.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,115.70 € | 2,937.94 € | +163.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.30 | 3.96 | -7.8 % |
| Last update: | 12 November 2025 | 15 November 2025 | |
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