Cost of Living Comparison Between Lithuania and Latvia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Latvia is 1.4% higher than in Lithuania (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Latvia is 4.6% lower than in Lithuania | |
| Rent Prices in Latvia are 27.4% lower than in Lithuania | |
| Restaurant Prices in Latvia are 2.7% lower than in Lithuania | |
| Groceries Prices in Latvia are 2.7% higher than in Lithuania | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Latvia is 9.6% lower than in Lithuania | |
Restaurants | Lithuania Edit |
Latvia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 60.00 € | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 € | 7.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 4.50 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.85 € | -3.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.11 € | 2.93 € | -5.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.99 € | 1.46 € | -26.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.80 € | 1.08 € | -40.1 % |
Markets | Lithuania Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.95 € | 4.44 € | -10.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.33 € | 1.29 € | -3.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 1.18 € | +17.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.48 € | 2.72 € | +9.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.70 € | 4.54 € | -3.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.87 € | 2.99 € | +3.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.71 € | 4.81 € | +2.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.57 € | 0.62 € | +7.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.65 € | 0.73 € | +12.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 1.01 € | +21.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.34 € | 1.38 € | +3.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.35 € | 0.39 € | +11.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.41 € | 0.40 € | -2.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.60 € | 1.54 € | -3.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.81 € | 0.73 € | -8.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 7.00 € | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.46 € | 1.51 € | +3.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.82 € | 1.84 € | +0.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Lithuania Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.00 € | 1.50 € | +50.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 29.00 € | 30.00 € | +3.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 2.29 € | -23.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 € | 1.21 € | -25.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.45 € | 6.17 € | +13.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,700.00 € | 26,000.00 € | -22.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,481.82 € | 26,596.67 € | -6.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Lithuania Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 204.56 € | 263.76 € | +28.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.11 € | 16.41 € | +25.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 13.82 € | 16.99 € | +22.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Lithuania Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.53 € | 41.29 € | +13.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.90 € | 24.36 € | +1.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 10.00 € | +25.0 % |
Childcare | Lithuania Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 518.64 € | 459.09 € | -11.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,940.62 € | 13,500.94 € | +70.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Lithuania Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 77.09 € | 78.77 € | +2.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.39 € | 40.18 € | +10.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.41 € | 81.73 € | -9.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 118.97 € | 119.69 € | +0.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Lithuania Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 621.73 € | 421.86 € | -32.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 424.12 € | 306.00 € | -27.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,074.47 € | 800.00 € | -25.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 727.80 € | 539.30 € | -25.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Lithuania Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 362.18 € | 217.52 € | -39.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 219.74 € | 137.41 € | -37.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Lithuania Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,336.56 € | 1,152.87 € | -13.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.34 | 4.33 | -0.1 % |
| Last update: | 21 May 2025 | 18 May 2025 | |
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