Riga vs Berlin Cost of Living
Riga (Latvia) · Overall index 41.0 — Berlin (Germany) · Overall index 60.5
Summary
- Overall, Berlin is 48% more expensive than Riga.
- Rent in Berlin is 91% more expensive than in Riga.
- Transport in Berlin is 56% more expensive than in Riga.
| Item | Riga | Berlin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +91% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $967 | $1,809 | +87% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $574 | $1,061 | +85% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,616 | $3,318 | +105% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,053 | $1,981 | +88% |
| Groceries | +38% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.77 | $1.08 | +40% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.22 | $2.73 | +23% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.88 | $4.17 | +45% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.53 | $3.78 | +49% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.5 | $10.7 | +26% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.76 | $10.3 | +52% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.51 | $16 | +68% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.27 | $3.81 | +17% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.03 | $1.58 | +53% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.76 | $3.71 | +34% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.73 | $4.02 | +47% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.78 | $2.23 | +25% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.48 | $2.26 | +53% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.59 | $2 | +26% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.46 | $2 | +37% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $9.18 | $11.1 | +21% |
| Transport | +56% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.24 | $1.87 | +51% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $57.4 | $84.3 | +47% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.05 | $2.71 | +32% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.79 | $1.27 | +61% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.43 | $0.74 | +72% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,190 | $21,143 | +73% |
| Dining out | +43% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.4 | $15.6 | +37% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $60.4 | $88.5 | +47% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.87 | $8.01 | +36% |
| Cappuccino | $2.65 | $3.38 | +28% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.41 | $2.05 | +45% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.68 | $4.83 | +31% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.53 | $6.19 | +75% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.97 | $1.43 | +47% |
| Telecom | +35% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $39.9 | $47.6 | +19% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $45.2 | $58.3 | +29% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.26 | +37% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.22 | $12.9 | +57% |
| Utilities & household | +33% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $90.3 | $144 | +59% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | $0.15 | +15% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.79 | $3.66 | +31% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.71 | $1.08 | +52% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.8 | $16.9 | +22% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $42.5 | $62.1 | +46% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.28 | $10.3 | +11% |
| Men's haircut | $18.3 | $26.9 | +47% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $15.5 | $17.6 | +14% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,185 | $1,733 | +46% |
3,052 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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