Cost of Living Comparison Between Latvia and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 34.4% higher than in Latvia (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 48.1% higher than in Latvia | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 121.9% higher than in Latvia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 31.6% higher than in Latvia | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 39.9% higher than in Latvia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 68.5% higher than in Latvia | |
Restaurants | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | 15.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 56.50 € | 65.00 € | +15.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 € | 10.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 4.30 € | -4.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 € | 4.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.86 € | 3.43 € | +20.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.38 € | 2.82 € | +103.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.03 € | 2.50 € | +144.2 % |
Markets | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.46 € | 4.15 € | -6.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.27 € | 1.73 € | +36.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.21 € | 1.33 € | +10.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.60 € | 3.22 € | +23.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.63 € | 5.76 € | +24.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.00 € | 5.79 € | +93.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.61 € | 7.79 € | +69.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 1.22 € | +91.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.68 € | -8.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 0.91 € | -8.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.37 € | 1.97 € | +43.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.38 € | 0.64 € | +66.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.39 € | 0.67 € | +70.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.44 € | 1.67 € | +15.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.79 € | 0.83 € | +5.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.99 € | -14.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.57 € | 0.91 € | -42.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.82 € | 1.49 € | -18.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.00 € | 8.20 € | +64.0 % |
Transportation | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 3.10 € | +106.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 49.00 € | +63.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.29 € | 4.50 € | +96.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.21 € | 3.54 € | +193.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 10.00 € | 30.00 € | +200.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.31 € | 6.63 € | +5.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,800.00 € | 27,180.00 € | +9.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,956.67 € | 31,933.60 € | +23.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 271.35 € | 304.02 € | +12.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.20 € | 25.69 € | +49.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 16.71 € | 45.26 € | +170.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.34 € | 34.85 € | -11.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.82 € | 21.47 € | -13.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 12.00 € | +20.0 % |
Childcare | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 445.24 € | 424.12 € | -4.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,187.50 € | 12,790.87 € | -3.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.07 € | 79.67 € | +0.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.93 € | 37.60 € | -8.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 82.56 € | 86.74 € | +5.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 119.00 € | 114.62 € | -3.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 421.22 € | 893.81 € | +112.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 303.23 € | 673.50 € | +122.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 795.56 € | 1,676.59 € | +110.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 512.56 € | 1,266.69 € | +147.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 219.44 € | 529.67 € | +141.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 136.08 € | 421.47 € | +209.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,136.06 € | 2,835.04 € | +149.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.30 | 3.98 | -7.5 % |
| Last update: | December 2024 | December 2024 | |
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