Cost of Living Comparison Between Latvia and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 32.5% higher than in Latvia (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 45.8% higher than in Latvia | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 115.8% higher than in Latvia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 25.6% higher than in Latvia | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 40.5% higher than in Latvia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 70.8% higher than in Latvia | |
Restaurants | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | 14.00 € | +40.0 % |
| 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 (0.5 liter draught) | 4.00 € | 4.20 € | +5.0 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 3.70 € | 4.00 € | +8.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.93 € | 3.41 € | +16.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.42 € | 2.76 € | +94.3 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.09 € | 2.48 € | +127.9 % |
Markets | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 1.16 € | 1.09 € | -5.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 1.38 € | 1.90 € | +38.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 2.63 € | 2.96 € | +12.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.59 € | 3.21 € | +24.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 10.18 € | 12.70 € | +24.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 6.60 € | 12.82 € | +94.4 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.29 € | 17.10 € | +66.2 % |
| Apples (1kg) | 1.33 € | 2.69 € | +101.8 % |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.63 € | 1.48 € | -9.4 % |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.20 € | 2.00 € | -9.0 % |
| Tomato (1kg) | 3.07 € | 4.37 € | +42.3 % |
| Potato (1kg) | 0.81 € | 1.41 € | +74.3 % |
| Onion (1kg) | 0.90 € | 1.47 € | +63.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.45 € | 1.68 € | +15.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.77 € | 0.83 € | +7.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.99 € | -14.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.56 € | 0.91 € | -41.7 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.81 € | 1.49 € | -17.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.88 € | 8.20 € | +68.2 % |
Transportation | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 3.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 49.00 € | +63.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.02 € | 4.50 € | +122.8 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 0.78 € | 2.15 € | +177.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 10.00 € | 30.00 € | +200.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.69 € | 1.75 € | +4.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,800.00 € | 27,180.00 € | +14.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,584.50 € | 28,189.12 € | +10.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 277.17 € | 305.49 € | +10.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.42 € | 26.53 € | +52.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 16.06 € | 45.56 € | +183.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.29 € | 34.40 € | -14.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 25.47 € | 21.16 € | -16.9 % |
| 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 | 450.50 € | 415.33 € | -7.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,328.57 € | 11,902.75 € | -3.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.65 € | 79.61 € | +1.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 42.45 € | 37.71 € | -11.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 82.59 € | 86.65 € | +4.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 114.65 € | 115.22 € | +0.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 432.39 € | 893.26 € | +106.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 315.89 € | 675.52 € | +113.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 807.69 € | 1,674.58 € | +107.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 537.63 € | 1,275.62 € | +137.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,403.16 € | 5,726.92 € | +138.3 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,470.47 € | 4,581.09 € | +211.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Latvia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,125.92 € | 2,803.66 € | +149.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.38 | 3.98 | -9.1 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
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