PRICES IN LATVIA
Latvia is a small country with a population of just under 2 million people, located in northeastern Europe near Estonia and Lithuania. It has been a member of the European Union since 2004 and joined the eurozone in 2014. The average pre-tax salary in Latvia is €1,537 per month, and the minimum wage is €740. It is a comfortable country to live in with a large number of Russian-speaking citizens.
Next, let's highlight the average prices of food and some other goods/services in Latvia in 2025.
PRICES IN LATVIA IN 2025
| Product | Price |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.20 € |
| Loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 1.41 € |
| Rice (white) (1 kg) | 2.66 € |
| Eggs (12 pcs.) | 2.59 € |
| Local cheese (1 kg) | 10.12 € |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 6.53 € |
| Apples (1 kg) | 1.38 € |
| Banana (1 kg) | 1.61 € |
| Orange (1 kg) | 2.25 € |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 3.01 € |
| Potato (1 kg) | 0.83 € |
| Onion (1 kg) | 0.85 € |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.57 € |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.75 € |
| Bottle of wine (medium level) | 7.00 € |
| Local beer (0,5 liter bottle) | 1.55 € |
| Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.84 € |
| Pack of 20 cigarettes (Marlboro) | 5.00 € |
Important. The cost of living in Latvia is quite reasonable and significantly lower than in most other European Union countries.
| Goods/services | Price |
| Public transportation | 1.50 € |
| Monthly pass | 30.00 € |
| Cab 1 km (normal fare) | 0.75 € |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.65 € |
| Utilities (monthly) for an 85m2 apartment | 265.49 € |
| Monthly mobile tariff plan | 17.16 € |
| Internet (60 Mbps or more) | 16.77 € |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | 40.27 € |
| Tennis court rental (1 hour) | 24.36 € |
| Movie theater (international rental) 1 seat | 10.00 € |
| A pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75.97 € |
| One summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M...) | 42.18 € |
| A pair of mid-range sneakers (nike, adidas...) | 82.20 € |
| Pair of men's leather business shoes | 116.66 € |
| Standard men's haircut | 20.00 € |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.11 € |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.28 € |
| Rental apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center | 398.11 € |
| Rental apartment (3 bedrooms) in the city center | 802.22 € |
Note. Price information is based on current data from official statistical offices and surveys of local residents in different Latvian cities.
In conclusion, the best cities to live in Latvia are Riga, Liepaja and Jurmala.
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