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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

EURUSD

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.36 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 1.46 EUR (1.7 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 77% lower in Latvia.

6.36 EUR
1.46 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.65 EUR (1.92 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Latvia.

2.16 EUR
1.65 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.12 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 10.38 EUR (12.09 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Latvia.

17.12 EUR
10.38 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.46 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 8 EUR (9.32 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Latvia.

15.46 EUR
8.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.81 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 6.72 EUR (7.83 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Latvia.

13.81 EUR
6.72 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.32 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 5 EUR (5.82 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Latvia.

16.32 EUR
5.00 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.87 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.61 EUR (1.87 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Latvia.

2.87 EUR
1.61 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.17 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.76 EUR (3.21 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Latvia.

6.17 EUR
2.76 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.27 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 1.93 EUR (2.25 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 41% lower in Latvia.

3.27 EUR
1.93 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.46 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 19.43 EUR (22.63 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Latvia.

21.46 EUR
19.43 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.47 EUR (1.71 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Latvia.

2.52 EUR
1.47 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.3 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.45 EUR (1.69 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Latvia.

4.30 EUR
1.45 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.74 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 10.55 EUR (12.28 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Latvia.

14.74 EUR
10.55 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

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

1.37 EUR
1.17 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.44 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 0.93 EUR (1.08 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 73% lower in Latvia.

3.44 EUR
0.93 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.91 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.25 EUR (2.62 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Latvia.

4.91 EUR
2.25 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.21 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 0.93 EUR (1.08 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 71% lower in Latvia.

3.21 EUR
0.93 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.1 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 2.54 EUR (2.96 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Latvia.

7.10 EUR
2.54 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.71 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 4.62 EUR (5.38 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Latvia.

7.71 EUR
4.62 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.47 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 3.02 EUR (3.52 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Latvia.

5.47 EUR
3.02 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

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

2.14 EUR
0.76 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.03 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 3.02 EUR (3.52 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 40% lower in Latvia.

5.03 EUR
3.02 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.83 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.6 EUR (1.86 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Latvia.

2.83 EUR
1.60 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.87 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 5 EUR (5.82 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Latvia.

6.87 EUR
5.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.31 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.75 EUR (5.53 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Latvia.

10.31 EUR
4.75 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.31 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 8 EUR (9.32 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Latvia.

10.31 EUR
8.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 120.23 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 60 EUR (69.87 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Latvia.

120.23 EUR
60.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.33 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 15 EUR (17.47 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Latvia.

22.33 EUR
15.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.21 EUR (1.41 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Latvia.

2.19 EUR
1.21 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

United States vs. Latvia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.87 times less for fuel in the United States than in Latvia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 1.51 EUR (1.76 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in the United States.

0.85 EUR
1.51 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.57 EUR (1.83 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 49% lower in the United States.

0.80 EUR
1.57 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.90 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

United States vs. Latvia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.38 times more for transportation in the United States than in Latvia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.36 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 30 EUR (34.93 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Latvia.

113.36 EUR
30.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 1.5 EUR (1.75 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Latvia.

2.49 EUR
1.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.07 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 12 EUR (13.97 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Latvia.

36.07 EUR
12.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 57% lower in Latvia.

1.86 EUR
0.80 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.29 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 2.5 EUR (2.91 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Latvia.

4.29 EUR
2.50 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

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 17.18 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 10 EUR (11.64 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Latvia.

17.18 EUR
10.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 135.49 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 44.43 EUR (51.74 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Latvia.

135.49 EUR
44.43 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.82 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 25.94 EUR (30.21 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Latvia.

55.82 EUR
25.94 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

United States vs. Latvia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.22 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 3485 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 507.14 EUR (590.54 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Latvia.

3 485 EUR
507.14 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 2184 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 354.25 EUR (412.51 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Latvia.

2 184 EUR
354.25 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 7060 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 923.21 EUR (1075.03 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Latvia.

7 060 EUR
923.21 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 4489 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 600 EUR (698.67 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Latvia.

4 489 EUR
600.00 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

United States vs. Latvia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.82 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 14904 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 2657 EUR (3094.17 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Latvia.

14 904 EUR
2 657 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 10457 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 1702 EUR (1982.43 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Latvia.

10 457 EUR
1 702 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

United States vs. Latvia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 3.39 times higher than in Latvia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4419 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 1302 EUR (1516.03 USD) in Latvia. The average salary is 70.5% lower in Latvia.

4 419 EUR
1 302 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

89.1 EUR
-

Two stars

126 EUR
75.1 EUR

Three stars

168 EUR
72.6 EUR

Four stars

217 EUR
108 EUR

Five stars

516 EUR
167 EUR

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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