Cost of Living Comparison Between Lithuania and Latvia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Latvia is 0.9% higher than in Lithuania (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Latvia is 5.1% lower than in Lithuania | |
| Rent Prices in Latvia are 28.2% lower than in Lithuania | |
| Restaurant Prices in Latvia are 3.2% lower than in Lithuania | |
| Groceries Prices in Latvia are 1.9% higher than in Lithuania | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Latvia is 9.4% lower than in Lithuania | |
Restaurants | Lithuania Edit |
Latvia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 60.00 € | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 € | 7.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.80 € | 4.50 € | -6.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.25 € | 3.60 € | -15.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.06 € | 2.92 € | -4.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.01 € | 1.48 € | -26.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.80 € | 1.08 € | -40.0 % |
Markets | Lithuania Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.99 € | 4.50 € | -9.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.31 € | 1.29 € | -1.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 1.19 € | +16.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.44 € | 2.67 € | +9.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.88 € | 4.54 € | -6.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.88 € | 2.99 € | +3.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.75 € | 4.80 € | +1.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.57 € | 0.62 € | +8.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.65 € | 0.73 € | +11.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 1.01 € | +21.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.36 € | 1.39 € | +2.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.36 € | 0.39 € | +9.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.40 € | 0.41 € | +0.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.61 € | 1.52 € | -5.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.82 € | 0.75 € | -8.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 7.00 € | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.47 € | 1.53 € | +3.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.82 € | 1.82 € | -0.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Lithuania Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.00 € | 1.50 € | +50.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 29.00 € | 30.00 € | +3.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.75 € | 2.29 € | -16.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 € | 1.21 € | -25.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 11.00 € | 10.00 € | -9.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.47 € | 6.21 € | +13.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,700.00 € | 25,900.00 € | -23.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,481.82 € | 26,309.38 € | -7.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Lithuania Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 204.75 € | 263.73 € | +28.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.04 € | 16.59 € | +27.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 13.64 € | 16.75 € | +22.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Lithuania Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.30 € | 41.13 € | +10.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.41 € | 24.84 € | +1.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 10.00 € | +25.0 % |
Childcare | Lithuania Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 524.77 € | 447.83 € | -14.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,800.63 € | 13,250.89 € | +69.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Lithuania Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 77.09 € | 77.12 € | +0.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.88 € | 40.17 € | +12.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.68 € | 81.02 € | -10.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 116.00 € | 118.89 € | +2.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Lithuania Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 624.85 € | 408.65 € | -34.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 432.69 € | 299.57 € | -30.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,088.63 € | 811.63 € | -25.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 726.62 € | 542.62 € | -25.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Lithuania Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 364.54 € | 217.52 € | -40.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 220.46 € | 137.41 € | -37.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Lithuania Edit |
Latvia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,321.50 € | 1,135.55 € | -14.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.31 | 4.34 | +0.8 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | March 2025 | |
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