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Cost of Living & Prices:
Latvia vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURUSD

Latvia vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.83 times less for grocery shopping in Latvia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.46 EUR (1.7 USD) in Latvia and 6.38 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Latvia.

1.46 EUR
6.38 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.65 EUR (1.92 USD) in Latvia and 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24% lower in Latvia.

1.65 EUR
2.17 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.38 EUR (12.05 USD) in Latvia and 17.17 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Latvia.

10.38 EUR
17.17 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8 EUR (9.29 USD) in Latvia and 15.5 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Latvia.

8.00 EUR
15.50 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.72 EUR (7.8 USD) in Latvia and 13.85 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Latvia.

6.72 EUR
13.85 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5 EUR (5.81 USD) in Latvia and 16.36 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Latvia.

5.00 EUR
16.36 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.61 EUR (1.87 USD) in Latvia and 2.88 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Latvia.

1.61 EUR
2.88 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.76 EUR (3.21 USD) for 12 eggs in Latvia and 6.19 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Latvia.

2.76 EUR
6.19 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.93 EUR (2.24 USD) in Latvia and 3.28 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Latvia.

1.93 EUR
3.28 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 19.49 EUR (22.63 USD) in Latvia and 21.52 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Latvia.

19.49 EUR
21.52 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.47 EUR (1.71 USD) in Latvia and 2.53 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Latvia.

1.47 EUR
2.53 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.45 EUR (1.68 USD) in Latvia and 4.31 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Latvia.

1.45 EUR
4.31 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.55 EUR (12.25 USD) in Latvia and 14.78 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Latvia.

10.55 EUR
14.78 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.17 EUR (1.36 USD) in Latvia and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Latvia.

1.17 EUR
1.37 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.93 EUR (1.08 USD) in Latvia and 3.45 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73% lower in Latvia.

0.93 EUR
3.45 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.25 EUR (2.61 USD) in Latvia and 4.93 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Latvia.

2.25 EUR
4.93 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.93 EUR (1.08 USD) in Latvia and 3.22 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Latvia.

0.93 EUR
3.22 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.54 EUR (2.95 USD) in Latvia and 7.12 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Latvia.

2.54 EUR
7.12 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 4.63 EUR (5.38 USD) in Latvia and 7.73 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Latvia.

4.63 EUR
7.73 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.02 EUR (3.51 USD) in Latvia and 5.49 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45% lower in Latvia.

3.02 EUR
5.49 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.76 EUR (0.88 USD) in Latvia and 2.14 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Latvia.

0.76 EUR
2.14 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Latvia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.83 times less for meals in restaurants in Latvia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.02 EUR (3.51 USD) in Latvia and 5.05 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Latvia.

3.02 EUR
5.05 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.6 EUR (1.86 USD) in Latvia and 2.84 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Latvia.

1.60 EUR
2.84 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5 EUR (5.81 USD) in Latvia and 6.89 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Latvia.

5.00 EUR
6.89 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.75 EUR (5.52 USD) in Latvia and 10.33 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54% lower in Latvia.

4.75 EUR
10.33 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8 EUR (9.29 USD) in Latvia and 10.33 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Latvia.

8.00 EUR
10.33 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 60 EUR (69.68 USD) in Latvia and 120.56 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Latvia.

60.00 EUR
120.56 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.42 USD) in Latvia and 22.39 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33% lower in Latvia.

15.00 EUR
22.39 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.21 EUR (1.41 USD) in Latvia and 2.2 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45% lower in Latvia.

1.21 EUR
2.20 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Latvia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.88 times more for fuel in Latvia than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.52 EUR (1.76 USD) in Latvia and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in the United States.

1.52 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.58 EUR (1.83 USD) in Latvia and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in the United States.

1.58 EUR
0.80 EUR

LPG 1L

0.91 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSD

Latvia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.39 times less for transportation in Latvia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 30 EUR (34.84 USD) in Latvia and 113.67 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Latvia.

30.00 EUR
113.67 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.5 EUR (1.74 USD) in Latvia and 2.5 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40% lower in Latvia.

1.50 EUR
2.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 12 EUR (13.94 USD) in Latvia and 36.17 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Latvia.

12.00 EUR
36.17 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in Latvia and 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Latvia.

0.80 EUR
1.87 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.5 EUR (2.9 USD) in Latvia and 4.3 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Latvia.

2.50 EUR
4.30 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

Latvia vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 10 EUR (11.61 USD) in Latvia and 17.22 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Latvia.

10.00 EUR
17.22 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 44.43 EUR (51.59 USD) in Latvia and 135.86 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Latvia.

44.43 EUR
135.86 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 25.94 EUR (30.12 USD) in Latvia and 55.97 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Latvia.

25.94 EUR
55.97 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Latvia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.24 times less for renting an apartment in Latvia than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 507.14 EUR (588.92 USD) in Latvia and 3494 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Latvia.

507.14 EUR
3 494 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 354.25 EUR (411.38 USD) in Latvia and 2190 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Latvia.

354.25 EUR
2 190 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 923.21 EUR (1072.09 USD) in Latvia and 7080 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87% lower in Latvia.

923.21 EUR
7 080 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 600 EUR (696.76 USD) in Latvia and 4501 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Latvia.

600.00 EUR
4 501 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Latvia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.83 times less for buying an apartment in Latvia than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2657 EUR (3085.69 USD) in Latvia and 14945 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Latvia.

2 657 EUR
14 945 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1702 EUR (1977 USD) in Latvia and 10485 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Latvia.

1 702 EUR
10 485 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Latvia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Latvia is 3.4 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1302 EUR (1511.88 USD) in Latvia and 4431 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 70.6% lower in Latvia.

1 302 EUR
4 431 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

Latvia vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
89.3 EUR

Two stars

75.3 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

72.8 EUR
168 EUR

Four stars

108 EUR
217 EUR

Five stars

167 EUR
518 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Latvia: 3 cities, 65 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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