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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Latvia

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

PLNUSDEUR

United States vs. Latvia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.88 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Latvia.

Apples (1kg)

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

29.24 PLN
6.43 PLN

Banana (1kg)

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

9.94 PLN
7.26 PLN

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

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

78.68 PLN
45.70 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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

71.02 PLN
35.22 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

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

63.45 PLN
29.58 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

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

74.97 PLN
22.01 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

13.18 PLN
7.09 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

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

28.37 PLN
12.15 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

15.03 PLN
8.50 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

98.60 PLN
89.29 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

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

11.60 PLN
6.47 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

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

19.77 PLN
6.38 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

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

67.71 PLN
46.45 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

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

6.27 PLN
5.15 PLN

Onion (1kg)

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

15.82 PLN
4.09 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

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

22.57 PLN
9.91 PLN

Potato (1kg)

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

14.76 PLN
4.09 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

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

32.63 PLN
11.18 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

35.43 PLN
21.23 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

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

25.13 PLN
13.30 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

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

9.82 PLN
3.35 PLN

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

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

23.12 PLN
13.30 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

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

13.02 PLN
7.04 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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

31.57 PLN
22.01 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

47.35 PLN
20.91 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

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

47.35 PLN
35.22 PLN

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

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

552.40 PLN
264.15 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

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

102.59 PLN
66.04 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

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

10.06 PLN
5.33 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEUR

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

Diesel 1L

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

3.89 PLN
6.96 PLN

Gasoline 1L

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

3.66 PLN
7.23 PLN

LPG 1L

-
4.15 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDEUR

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

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

520.83 PLN
132.07 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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

11.44 PLN
6.60 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

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

165.72 PLN
52.83 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

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

8.56 PLN
3.52 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

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

19.69 PLN
11.01 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDEUR

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 78.91 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 44.02 PLN (11.16 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Latvia.

78.91 PLN
44.02 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

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

622.51 PLN
195.60 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

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

256.47 PLN
114.20 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Latvia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.54 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Latvia.

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 16010 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 2233 PLN (565.85 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Latvia.

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

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

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

20 623 PLN
2 641 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDEUR

United States vs. Latvia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.07 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Latvia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 68479 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 11698 PLN (2964.79 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Latvia.

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

48 043 PLN
7 495 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDEUR

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

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

20 302 PLN
5 732 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDEUR

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

One star

409 PLN
-

Two stars

577 PLN
345 PLN

Three stars

770 PLN
334 PLN

Four stars

996 PLN
496 PLN

Five stars

2 371 PLN
767 PLN

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

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