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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 1.88 times less for grocery shopping in Latvia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.43 PLN (1.63 USD) in Latvia and 29.24 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78% lower in Latvia.

6.43 PLN
29.24 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.26 PLN (1.84 USD) in Latvia and 9.94 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27% lower in Latvia.

7.26 PLN
9.94 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 45.7 PLN (11.58 USD) in Latvia and 78.68 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Latvia.

45.70 PLN
78.68 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 35.22 PLN (8.93 USD) in Latvia and 71.02 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Latvia.

35.22 PLN
71.02 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29.58 PLN (7.5 USD) in Latvia and 63.45 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Latvia.

29.58 PLN
63.45 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 22.01 PLN (5.58 USD) in Latvia and 74.97 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Latvia.

22.01 PLN
74.97 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 7.09 PLN (1.8 USD) in Latvia and 13.18 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Latvia.

7.09 PLN
13.18 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 12.15 PLN (3.08 USD) for 12 eggs in Latvia and 28.37 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Latvia.

12.15 PLN
28.37 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.5 PLN (2.15 USD) in Latvia and 15.03 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Latvia.

8.50 PLN
15.03 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 89.29 PLN (22.63 USD) in Latvia and 98.6 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Latvia.

89.29 PLN
98.60 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 6.47 PLN (1.64 USD) in Latvia and 11.6 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Latvia.

6.47 PLN
11.60 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 6.38 PLN (1.62 USD) in Latvia and 19.77 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Latvia.

6.38 PLN
19.77 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 46.45 PLN (11.77 USD) in Latvia and 67.71 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Latvia.

46.45 PLN
67.71 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.15 PLN (1.31 USD) in Latvia and 6.27 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in Latvia.

5.15 PLN
6.27 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 4.09 PLN (1.04 USD) in Latvia and 15.82 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Latvia.

4.09 PLN
15.82 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.91 PLN (2.51 USD) in Latvia and 22.57 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Latvia.

9.91 PLN
22.57 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.09 PLN (1.04 USD) in Latvia and 14.76 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Latvia.

4.09 PLN
14.76 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 11.18 PLN (2.83 USD) in Latvia and 32.63 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Latvia.

11.18 PLN
32.63 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 21.23 PLN (5.38 USD) in Latvia and 35.43 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Latvia.

21.23 PLN
35.43 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.3 PLN (3.37 USD) in Latvia and 25.13 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Latvia.

13.30 PLN
25.13 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.35 PLN (0.85 USD) in Latvia and 9.82 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Latvia.

3.35 PLN
9.82 PLN

Restaurant

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Latvia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.91 times less for meals in restaurants in Latvia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.3 PLN (3.37 USD) in Latvia and 23.12 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Latvia.

13.30 PLN
23.12 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 7.04 PLN (1.79 USD) in Latvia and 13.02 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Latvia.

7.04 PLN
13.02 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 22.01 PLN (5.58 USD) in Latvia and 31.57 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Latvia.

22.01 PLN
31.57 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 20.91 PLN (5.3 USD) in Latvia and 47.35 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Latvia.

20.91 PLN
47.35 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.22 PLN (8.93 USD) in Latvia and 47.35 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in Latvia.

35.22 PLN
47.35 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 264.15 PLN (66.95 USD) in Latvia and 552.4 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Latvia.

264.15 PLN
552.40 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 66.04 PLN (16.74 USD) in Latvia and 102.59 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Latvia.

66.04 PLN
102.59 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.33 PLN (1.35 USD) in Latvia and 10.06 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47% lower in Latvia.

5.33 PLN
10.06 PLN

Fuel

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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 6.96 PLN (1.76 USD) in Latvia and 3.89 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in the United States.

6.96 PLN
3.89 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.23 PLN (1.83 USD) in Latvia and 3.66 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in the United States.

7.23 PLN
3.66 PLN

LPG 1L

4.15 PLN
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Transportation

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Latvia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.52 times less for transportation in Latvia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 132.07 PLN (33.47 USD) in Latvia and 520.83 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Latvia.

132.07 PLN
520.83 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 6.6 PLN (1.67 USD) in Latvia and 11.44 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Latvia.

6.60 PLN
11.44 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 52.83 PLN (13.39 USD) in Latvia and 165.72 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Latvia.

52.83 PLN
165.72 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.52 PLN (0.89 USD) in Latvia and 8.56 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Latvia.

3.52 PLN
8.56 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 11.01 PLN (2.79 USD) in Latvia and 19.69 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Latvia.

11.01 PLN
19.69 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 44.02 PLN (11.16 USD) in Latvia and 78.91 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Latvia.

44.02 PLN
78.91 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 195.6 PLN (49.57 USD) in Latvia and 622.51 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Latvia.

195.60 PLN
622.51 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 114.2 PLN (28.94 USD) in Latvia and 256.47 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Latvia.

114.20 PLN
256.47 PLN

Flats for rent

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Latvia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.54 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 2233 PLN (565.85 USD) in Latvia and 16010 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Latvia.

2 233 PLN
16 010 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 1560 PLN (395.26 USD) in Latvia and 10035 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Latvia.

1 560 PLN
10 035 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 4064 PLN (1030.08 USD) in Latvia and 32439 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Latvia.

4 064 PLN
32 439 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 2641 PLN (669.46 USD) in Latvia and 20623 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Latvia.

2 641 PLN
20 623 PLN

Flats for sale

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Latvia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.07 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 11698 PLN (2964.79 USD) in Latvia and 68479 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Latvia.

11 698 PLN
68 479 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 7495 PLN (1899.54 USD) in Latvia and 48043 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Latvia.

7 495 PLN
48 043 PLN

Salary

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Latvia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Latvia is 3.54 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5732 PLN (1452.64 USD) in Latvia and 20302 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 71.8% lower in Latvia.

5 732 PLN
20 302 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

-
409 PLN

Two stars

345 PLN
577 PLN

Three stars

334 PLN
770 PLN

Four stars

496 PLN
996 PLN

Five stars

767 PLN
2 371 PLN

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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