Cost of living
Zemgale compared to Riga (Latvia)
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Overview comparison
ZemgaleRiga (Latvia)
Consumer prices in Zemgale are roughly 18% higher than in Riga (Latvia).
Cost of living
| Item | Zemgale | Riga (Latvia) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,212 | 915 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,865 | 1,989 |
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| Without rent one person | 669 | 563 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,804 | 1,927 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 547.66 | 424.72 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,016.28 | 618.19 |
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| Food person | 338 | 314 |
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| Food family | 888 | 1,008 |
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| Transport person | 79.44 | 37.04 |
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| Transport family | 258.83 | 119.98 |
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| Life expectancy | 76 years | 84.8 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Zemgale | Riga (Latvia) |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.65 | 12.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 58.8 | 46.21 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.6 | 9.66 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.6 | 3.71 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.13 | 3.41 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.87 | 1.34 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Zemgale | Riga (Latvia) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 505.16 | 257.19 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 384.42 | 167.52 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 838.17 | 525.07 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 584.52 | 358.94 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 193.12 | 169.06 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 280.89 | 317.92 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.04 | 12.41 |
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Transportation
| Item | Zemgale | Riga (Latvia) |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.78 | 5.01 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,326 | 1,469 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,613 | 902 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.87 | 0.53 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 40.42% | 26.57% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.36 | 11.43 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.56 | 1.59 |
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Groceries
| Item | Zemgale | Riga (Latvia) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 | 0.87 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.45 | 0.46 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.22 | 1.79 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.98 | 8.33 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.04 | 5.81 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.01 | 12.51 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2 | 1.37 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 | 0.16 |
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Other
| Item | Zemgale | Riga (Latvia) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 35.15 | 34.69 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.91 | 6.79 |
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| Doctors visit | 38.01 | 40.1 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.99 | 15.92 |
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| Brand Jeans | 76.5 | 76.99 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.41 | 114.27 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 580.74 | 466.13 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,108 | 12,160 |
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