Riga vs London Cost of Living
Riga (Latvia) · Overall index 41.0 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 103% more expensive than Riga.
- Rent in London is 272% more expensive than in Riga.
- Transport in London is 93% more expensive than in Riga.
| Item | Riga | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +272% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $967 | $2,992 | +209% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $574 | $2,223 | +287% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,616 | $6,498 | +302% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,053 | $4,097 | +289% |
| Groceries | +72% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.77 | $1.21 | +57% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.22 | $4.07 | +83% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.88 | $4.67 | +62% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.53 | $4.37 | +73% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.5 | $14.3 | +68% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.76 | $11 | +63% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.51 | $17.4 | +83% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.27 | $5.26 | +61% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.03 | $1.98 | +92% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.76 | $4.45 | +61% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.73 | $5.8 | +112% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.78 | $2.72 | +53% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.48 | $2.83 | +91% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.59 | $2.51 | +58% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.46 | $2.52 | +73% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $9.18 | $15.9 | +73% |
| Transport | +93% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.24 | $2.53 | +104% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $57.4 | $113 | +97% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.05 | $3.64 | +78% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.79 | $1.7 | +115% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.43 | $0.78 | +81% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,190 | $22,721 | +86% |
| Dining out | +84% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.4 | $21.7 | +90% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $60.4 | $106 | +75% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.87 | $9.63 | +64% |
| Cappuccino | $2.65 | $4.39 | +66% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.41 | $2.43 | +72% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.68 | $7.39 | +101% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.53 | $7.95 | +125% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.97 | $1.76 | +81% |
| Telecom | +53% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $39.9 | $51.7 | +30% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $45.2 | $63.5 | +40% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.33 | +74% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.22 | $14.4 | +75% |
| Utilities & household | +68% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $90.3 | $155 | +72% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | $0.22 | +69% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.79 | $4.47 | +60% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.71 | $1.5 | +111% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.8 | $20.8 | +51% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $42.5 | $85.7 | +102% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.28 | $16 | +72% |
| Men's haircut | $18.3 | $27 | +48% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $15.5 | $24 | +55% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,185 | $1,856 | +57% |
2,907 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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