Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Latvia Reverse

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Cost of Living in Latvia is 24.7% lower than in United States (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Latvia is 40.0% lower than in United States
Rent Prices in Latvia are 71.7% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Latvia are 25.0% lower than in United States
Groceries Prices in Latvia are 36.6% lower than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Latvia is 49.6% lower than in United States
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Restaurants
 United States Edit Latvia Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 20.00 $
(17.21 €)		 13.95 $
(12.00 €)		      -30.3 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 76.00 $
(65.39 €)		 69.73 $
(60.00 €)		      -8.2 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 12.00 $
(10.33 €)		 8.14 $
(7.00 €)		      -32.2 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 6.00 $
(5.16 €)		 5.23 $
(4.50 €)		      -12.8 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 7.50 $
(6.45 €)		 4.65 $
(4.00 €)		      -38.0 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.30 $
(4.56 €)		 3.38 $
(2.91 €)		      -36.2 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.60 $
(2.24 €)		 1.77 $
(1.53 €)		      -31.7 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.11 $
(1.81 €)		 1.34 $
(1.15 €)		      -36.6 %
Markets
 United States Edit Latvia Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.06 $
(0.92 €)		 1.32 $
(1.14 €)		      +24.1 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.32 $
(2.86 €)		 1.49 $
(1.28 €)		      -55.2 %
White Rice (1 lb) 2.08 $
(1.79 €)		 1.42 $
(1.22 €)		      -31.9 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.40 $
(3.79 €)		 3.22 $
(2.77 €)		      -27.0 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.90 $
(5.08 €)		 5.31 $
(4.57 €)		      -10.0 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.56 $
(4.78 €)		 3.58 $
(3.08 €)		      -35.6 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 7.51 $
(6.46 €)		 5.65 $
(4.86 €)		      -24.8 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.38 $
(2.05 €)		 0.79 $
(0.68 €)		      -66.8 %
Bananas (1 lb) 0.76 $
(0.66 €)		 0.83 $
(0.71 €)		      +8.6 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.03 $
(1.74 €)		 1.17 $
(1.00 €)		      -42.4 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.22 $
(1.91 €)		 1.53 $
(1.32 €)		      -30.9 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.32 $
(1.14 €)		 0.46 $
(0.40 €)		      -65.1 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.39 $
(1.20 €)		 0.49 $
(0.42 €)		      -64.8 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.21 $
(1.90 €)		 1.81 $
(1.56 €)		      -18.0 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.25 $
(1.93 €)		 0.90 $
(0.78 €)		      -59.8 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.00 $
(12.91 €)		 8.14 $
(7.00 €)		      -45.8 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.02 $
(1.73 €)		 1.78 $
(1.53 €)		      -11.7 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.61 $
(3.11 €)		 2.13 $
(1.83 €)		      -41.1 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 10.00 $
(8.60 €)		 5.81 $
(5.00 €)		      -41.9 %
Transportation
 United States Edit Latvia Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.50 $
(2.15 €)		 1.74 $
(1.50 €)		      -30.3 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 64.00 $
(55.07 €)		 34.87 $
(30.00 €)		      -45.5 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.55 $
(3.05 €)		 2.91 $
(2.50 €)		      -18.2 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.80 $
(2.41 €)		 1.36 $
(1.17 €)		      -51.6 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 30.00 $
(25.81 €)		 11.62 $
(10.00 €)		      -61.3 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.89 $
(0.77 €)		 1.87 $
(1.61 €)		      +108.8 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 34,501.73 $
(29,685.87 €)		 28,358.34 $
(24,400.00 €)		      -17.8 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 26,049.10 $
(22,413.09 €)		 30,974.71 $
(26,651.17 €)		      +18.9 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 United States Edit Latvia Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 210.24 $
(180.90 €)		 315.13 $
(271.14 €)		      +49.9 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 60.72 $
(52.25 €)		 19.59 $
(16.86 €)		      -67.7 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 72.41 $
(62.30 €)		 19.64 $
(16.90 €)		      -72.9 %
Sports And Leisure
 United States Edit Latvia Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 45.54 $
(39.18 €)		 46.88 $
(40.33 €)		      +2.9 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 21.86 $
(18.81 €)		 28.86 $
(24.83 €)		      +32.0 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 15.00 $
(12.91 €)		 11.62 $
(10.00 €)		      -22.5 %
Childcare
 United States Edit Latvia Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,370.12 $
(1,178.88 €)		 499.76 $
(430.00 €)		      -63.5 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 23,243.92 $
(19,999.47 €)		 16,596.27 $
(14,279.71 €)		      -28.6 %
Clothing And Shoes
 United States Edit Latvia Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 52.34 $
(45.04 €)		 85.28 $
(73.37 €)		      +62.9 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 42.69 $
(36.73 €)		 46.29 $
(39.83 €)		      +8.4 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 90.59 $
(77.94 €)		 87.49 $
(75.28 €)		      -3.4 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 113.38 $
(97.55 €)		 141.54 $
(121.78 €)		      +24.8 %
Rent Per Month
 United States Edit Latvia Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,726.26 $
(1,485.30 €)		 476.67 $
(410.13 €)		      -72.4 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,427.16 $
(1,227.95 €)		 340.66 $
(293.11 €)		      -76.1 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,853.50 $
(2,455.20 €)		 924.29 $
(795.28 €)		      -67.6 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,383.31 $
(2,050.64 €)		 633.57 $
(545.14 €)		      -73.4 %
Buy Apartment Price
 United States Edit Latvia Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 299.75 $
(257.91 €)		 265.06 $
(228.06 €)		      -11.6 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 252.50 $
(217.25 €)		 164.17 $
(141.26 €)		      -35.0 %
Salaries And Financing
 United States Edit Latvia Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,287.70 $
(3,689.21 €)		 1,296.70 $
(1,115.70 €)		      -69.8 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.47 4.30      -33.5 %
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