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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 1.95 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Latvia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.33 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.31 EUR (1.44 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Latvia.

5.33 EUR
1.31 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.18 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.51 EUR (1.65 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Latvia.

2.18 EUR
1.51 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.15 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 10.39 EUR (11.39 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Latvia.

19.15 EUR
10.39 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7 EUR (7.67 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Latvia.

16.42 EUR
7.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.89 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 6.99 EUR (7.66 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 56% lower in Latvia.

15.89 EUR
6.99 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.6 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 4.5 EUR (4.93 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Latvia.

14.60 EUR
4.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.93 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.52 EUR (1.67 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Latvia.

2.93 EUR
1.52 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.32 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.39 EUR (2.62 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Latvia.

4.32 EUR
2.39 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.59 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.62 EUR (1.78 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Latvia.

3.59 EUR
1.62 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.8 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 20.65 EUR (22.63 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Latvia.

22.80 EUR
20.65 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.59 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.3 EUR (1.42 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Latvia.

2.59 EUR
1.30 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.9 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.16 EUR (1.27 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Latvia.

3.90 EUR
1.16 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.25 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 9.63 EUR (10.55 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Latvia.

15.25 EUR
9.63 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.14 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.32 EUR (1.45 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in the United States.

1.14 EUR
1.32 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.56 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.64 EUR (0.7 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 82% lower in Latvia.

3.56 EUR
0.64 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.86 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.87 EUR (2.05 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Latvia.

4.86 EUR
1.87 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.89 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.84 EUR (0.92 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Latvia.

3.89 EUR
0.84 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.5 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 2.21 EUR (2.42 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Latvia.

7.50 EUR
2.21 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.19 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 4.91 EUR (5.38 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 40% lower in Latvia.

8.19 EUR
4.91 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.7 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 2.7 EUR (2.96 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Latvia.

5.70 EUR
2.70 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.28 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.71 EUR (0.78 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Latvia.

2.28 EUR
0.71 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

United States vs. Latvia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.89 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Latvia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.76 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.75 EUR (3.01 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Latvia.

4.76 EUR
2.75 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.55 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.27 EUR (1.39 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Latvia.

2.55 EUR
1.27 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.3 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 4 EUR (4.38 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Latvia.

7.30 EUR
4.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.12 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 3 EUR (3.29 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Latvia.

9.12 EUR
3.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.95 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 7 EUR (7.67 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Latvia.

10.95 EUR
7.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 91.24 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 50 EUR (54.8 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Latvia.

91.24 EUR
50.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.81 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 10.5 EUR (11.51 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 54% lower in Latvia.

22.81 EUR
10.50 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.01 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.19 EUR (1.3 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Latvia.

2.01 EUR
1.19 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.86 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.47 EUR (1.61 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in the United States.

0.86 EUR
1.47 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.84 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.49 EUR (1.63 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
1.49 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.78 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 117.7 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 30 EUR (32.88 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Latvia.

117.70 EUR
30.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.51 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 1.5 EUR (1.64 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Latvia.

2.51 EUR
1.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.37 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 10.7 EUR (11.73 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Latvia.

27.37 EUR
10.70 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.7 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.8 EUR (0.88 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Latvia.

1.70 EUR
0.80 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.11 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 2.34 EUR (2.56 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Latvia.

4.11 EUR
2.34 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 16.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 9.1 EUR (9.97 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Latvia.

16.42 EUR
9.10 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 89.66 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 39.29 EUR (43.06 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Latvia.

89.66 EUR
39.29 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 34.67 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 21.37 EUR (23.42 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Latvia.

34.67 EUR
21.37 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

United States vs. Latvia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.33 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 3468 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 456.1 EUR (499.87 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Latvia.

3 468 EUR
456.10 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 2172 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 310.53 EUR (340.33 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Latvia.

2 172 EUR
310.53 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 6473 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 837.5 EUR (917.87 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Latvia.

6 473 EUR
837.50 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 3748 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 558.53 EUR (612.13 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Latvia.

3 748 EUR
558.53 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

United States vs. Latvia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.67 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 13028 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 2375 EUR (2602.66 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Latvia.

13 028 EUR
2 375 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 8463 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1414 EUR (1549.74 USD) in Latvia. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Latvia.

8 463 EUR
1 414 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

United States vs. Latvia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 5.13 times higher than in Latvia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5472 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 1067 EUR (1169.09 USD) in Latvia. The average salary is 80.5% lower in Latvia.

5 472 EUR
1 067 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

94.7 EUR
-

Two stars

133 EUR
79.8 EUR

Three stars

178 EUR
77.2 EUR

Four stars

230 EUR
115 EUR

Five stars

548 EUR
177 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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