Cost of Living Comparison Between Latvia and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 31.7% higher than in Latvia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 44.8% higher than in Latvia | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 115.4% higher than in Latvia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 22.4% higher than in Latvia | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 38.3% higher than in Latvia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 71.4% higher than in Latvia | |
Restaurants | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 15.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 65.00 € | +8.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 € | 10.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 4.50 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.85 € | 4.00 € | +3.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.91 € | 3.48 € | +19.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.43 € | 2.88 € | +101.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.03 € | 2.59 € | +150.9 % |
Markets | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.50 € | 4.19 € | -7.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.29 € | 1.75 € | +35.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.19 € | 1.32 € | +11.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.67 € | 3.33 € | +24.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.54 € | 5.81 € | +28.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.99 € | 5.57 € | +86.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.80 € | 7.79 € | +62.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 1.26 € | +102.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.72 € | -1.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 0.90 € | -11.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.39 € | 1.90 € | +36.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.39 € | 0.62 € | +59.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.41 € | 0.63 € | +55.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.52 € | 1.63 € | +7.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.75 € | 0.93 € | +23.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.53 € | 0.93 € | -39.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.82 € | 1.44 € | -20.8 % |
| 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 € | 50.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.29 € | 4.65 € | +102.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.21 € | 4.02 € | +233.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 10.00 € | 32.50 € | +225.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.21 € | 6.57 € | +5.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,900.00 € | 27,180.00 € | +4.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,309.38 € | 32,302.92 € | +22.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 263.73 € | 302.91 € | +14.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 16.59 € | 24.23 € | +46.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 16.75 € | 44.84 € | +167.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.13 € | 34.90 € | -15.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.84 € | 21.32 € | -14.2 % |
| 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 | 447.83 € | 411.58 € | -8.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,250.89 € | 12,807.70 € | -3.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 77.12 € | 81.44 € | +5.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.17 € | 38.33 € | -4.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 81.02 € | 88.71 € | +9.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 118.89 € | 115.33 € | -3.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 414.90 € | 883.70 € | +113.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 301.70 € | 668.64 € | +121.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 817.86 € | 1,654.20 € | +102.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 539.05 € | 1,259.49 € | +133.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 217.52 € | 515.28 € | +136.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 137.41 € | 405.85 € | +195.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,142.70 € | 2,836.52 € | +148.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.34 | 3.98 | -8.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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