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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

PLNEURUSD

Latvia vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.96 times less for grocery shopping in Latvia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.59 PLN (1.43 USD) in Latvia and 22.88 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Latvia.

5.59 PLN
22.88 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.44 PLN (1.64 USD) in Latvia and 9.36 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Latvia.

6.44 PLN
9.36 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.35 PLN (11.32 USD) in Latvia and 82.24 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Latvia.

44.35 PLN
82.24 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 29.88 PLN (7.63 USD) in Latvia and 70.53 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Latvia.

29.88 PLN
70.53 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.83 PLN (7.61 USD) in Latvia and 68.25 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Latvia.

29.83 PLN
68.25 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 19.21 PLN (4.9 USD) in Latvia and 62.69 PLN (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Latvia.

19.21 PLN
62.69 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.49 PLN (1.66 USD) in Latvia and 12.58 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Latvia.

6.49 PLN
12.58 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 10.2 PLN (2.6 USD) for 12 eggs in Latvia and 18.57 PLN (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Latvia.

10.20 PLN
18.57 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.91 PLN (1.76 USD) in Latvia and 15.4 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Latvia.

6.91 PLN
15.40 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 88.67 PLN (22.63 USD) in Latvia and 97.91 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Latvia.

88.67 PLN
97.91 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.55 PLN (1.42 USD) in Latvia and 11.13 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Latvia.

5.55 PLN
11.13 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.95 PLN (1.26 USD) in Latvia and 16.73 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Latvia.

4.95 PLN
16.73 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 41.1 PLN (10.49 USD) in Latvia and 65.47 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Latvia.

41.10 PLN
65.47 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.63 PLN (1.44 USD) in Latvia and 4.9 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13% lower in the United States.

5.63 PLN
4.90 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.73 PLN (0.7 USD) in Latvia and 15.28 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Latvia.

2.73 PLN
15.28 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 7.98 PLN (2.04 USD) in Latvia and 20.88 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Latvia.

7.98 PLN
20.88 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.59 PLN (0.92 USD) in Latvia and 16.69 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Latvia.

3.59 PLN
16.69 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.43 PLN (2.41 USD) in Latvia and 32.21 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Latvia.

9.43 PLN
32.21 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 21.08 PLN (5.38 USD) in Latvia and 35.18 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Latvia.

21.08 PLN
35.18 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 11.52 PLN (2.94 USD) in Latvia and 24.49 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53% lower in Latvia.

11.52 PLN
24.49 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.03 PLN (0.77 USD) in Latvia and 9.8 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Latvia.

3.03 PLN
9.80 PLN

Restaurant

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Latvia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.9 times less for meals in restaurants in Latvia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 11.74 PLN (3 USD) in Latvia and 20.45 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Latvia.

11.74 PLN
20.45 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.42 PLN (1.38 USD) in Latvia and 10.97 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Latvia.

5.42 PLN
10.97 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 17.07 PLN (4.36 USD) in Latvia and 31.34 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Latvia.

17.07 PLN
31.34 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.8 PLN (3.27 USD) in Latvia and 39.18 PLN (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Latvia.

12.80 PLN
39.18 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 29.88 PLN (7.63 USD) in Latvia and 47.02 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Latvia.

29.88 PLN
47.02 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 213.41 PLN (54.47 USD) in Latvia and 391.81 PLN (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Latvia.

213.41 PLN
391.81 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 44.82 PLN (11.44 USD) in Latvia and 97.95 PLN (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Latvia.

44.82 PLN
97.95 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.08 PLN (1.3 USD) in Latvia and 8.62 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Latvia.

5.08 PLN
8.62 PLN

Fuel

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Latvia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.74 times more for fuel in Latvia than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.94 PLN (1.77 USD) in Latvia and 4.25 PLN (1.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in the United States.

6.94 PLN
4.25 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.76 PLN (1.73 USD) in Latvia and 3.61 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in the United States.

6.76 PLN
3.61 PLN

LPG 1L

2.89 PLN
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Transportation

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Latvia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.4 times less for transportation in Latvia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 128.04 PLN (32.68 USD) in Latvia and 505.44 PLN (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Latvia.

128.04 PLN
505.44 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 6.4 PLN (1.63 USD) in Latvia and 10.77 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Latvia.

6.40 PLN
10.77 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 45.67 PLN (11.66 USD) in Latvia and 117.54 PLN (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Latvia.

45.67 PLN
117.54 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.41 PLN (0.87 USD) in Latvia and 7.29 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Latvia.

3.41 PLN
7.29 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 9.99 PLN (2.55 USD) in Latvia and 17.63 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Latvia.

9.99 PLN
17.63 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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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 38.84 PLN (9.91 USD) in Latvia and 70.53 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Latvia.

38.84 PLN
70.53 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 167.69 PLN (42.8 USD) in Latvia and 384.99 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Latvia.

167.69 PLN
384.99 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 91.21 PLN (23.28 USD) in Latvia and 148.89 PLN (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Latvia.

91.21 PLN
148.89 PLN

Flats for rent

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Latvia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.38 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 1947 PLN (496.84 USD) in Latvia and 14891 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Latvia.

1 947 PLN
14 891 PLN

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 1325 PLN (338.27 USD) in Latvia and 9326 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Latvia.

1 325 PLN
9 326 PLN

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 3575 PLN (912.31 USD) in Latvia and 27795 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Latvia.

3 575 PLN
27 795 PLN

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 2384 PLN (608.42 USD) in Latvia and 16094 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Latvia.

2 384 PLN
16 094 PLN

Flats for sale

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Latvia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.71 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 10136 PLN (2586.9 USD) in Latvia and 55942 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Latvia.

10 136 PLN
55 942 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6035 PLN (1540.36 USD) in Latvia and 36341 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Latvia.

6 035 PLN
36 341 PLN

Salary

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Latvia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Latvia is 5.16 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4553 PLN (1162.01 USD) in Latvia and 23497 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 80.6% lower in Latvia.

4 553 PLN
23 497 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

-
442 PLN

Two stars

583 PLN
507 PLN

Three stars

341 PLN
701 PLN

Four stars

399 PLN
947 PLN

Five stars

827 PLN
2 159 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • Latvia: 3 cities, 70 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels

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