Travel budget in Latvia

Latvia: calculate your travel budget

Latvia: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Latvia for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 58 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 6.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1324* (1204 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 88 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 2727* (2464 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 88 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 58 per person
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 23 per person

Total budget:

$ 4000* (3598 €)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Latvia in 2024

Cost of living: Latvia VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Latvia in 2024 is 20% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Latvia by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Latvia compared to the national average.

Cities /Latvia View Details
Tukums 10% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Tukums
Riga 5% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Riga
Saulkrasti 4% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Saulkrasti
Balvi 3% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Balvi
Bauska 3% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Bauska
Aloja 3% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Aloja

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Local prices in Latvia by expense type

Latvia: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Latvia costs 32% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 12/person
($ 6.7 to $ 17)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 34/person
($ 23 to $ 56)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.8/person
($ 6.7 to $ 11)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.8 for 500ml
($ 2.2 to $ 5.6)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 3.2)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.2/cup
($ 1.7 to $ 4.4)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.6/can
($ 1 to $ 3.3)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.2/bottle
($ 0.9 to $ 2.8)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Latvia: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Latvia costs 54% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 72/night
($ 45 to $ 166)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 102/night
($ 54 to $ 211)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 75/night
($ 48 to $ 137)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 101/night
($ 66 to $ 217)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 321
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 143/night
($ 85 to $ 278)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 484
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 77/month
($ 52 to $ 157)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 131/month
($ 74 to $ 247)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 107/month
($ 65 to $ 213)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 104/month
($ 76 to $ 173)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Family room
Family room
$ 154/month
($ 91 to $ 452)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Latvia: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Latvia costs 40% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.7)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.6/500g
($ 1 to $ 2.2)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.3)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.9/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 4)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.2/kg
($ 5 to $ 8.9)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 4.9)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Latvia: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Latvia costs 13% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.7/ticket
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1/km
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)

97% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.6
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 28/24hrs
($ 11 to $ 78)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Latvia: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Latvia is 7% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 8.9 to $ 17)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 29/hr
($ 23 to $ 39)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Latvia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Latvia is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.3/pack
($ 4.8 to $ 6)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 91
($ 34 to $ 134)

71% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 47
($ 23 to $ 78)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Manchester → Riga
Manchester → Riga
Manchester → Riga
$ 157
(fair price: $ 124)
London → Riga
London → Riga
London → Riga
$ 133
(fair price: $ 99)
Edinburgh → Riga
Edinburgh → Riga
Edinburgh → Riga
$ 137
(fair price: $ 103)
Dublin → Riga
Dublin → Riga
Dublin → Riga
$ 167
(fair price: $ 123)
New York City → Riga
New York City → Riga
New York City → Riga
$ 615
(fair price: $ 517)
Los Angeles → Riga
Los Angeles  → Riga
Los Angeles  → Riga
$ 836
(fair price: $ 650)

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About the information on the cost of living in Latvia

The information about the cost of living in Latvia shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Latvia updated on 20-09-2024.

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