Cost of Living in Riga, Latvia

Riga has a cost of living index of 49/100 (New York = 100). It is 51% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

49/100
Cost Index
$2,160/mo
Median Income
63/100
Safety Index
humid continental
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 45/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$560/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$350/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,050/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 45/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.15/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.7/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.25/kg
Dining OutScore: 50/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$10/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$40/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8/meal
TransportationScore: 48/100
Monthly Transit Pass$45/month
One-Way Ticket$1.8/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.3/km
UtilitiesScore: 50/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$140/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$18/month
HealthcareScore: 68/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$50/visit
Dentist Visit$60/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 48/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$8/ticket
Theater Ticket$25/ticket
Museum Entry$6/ticket
FitnessScore: 52/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$40/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$6/entry
Personal CareScore: 48/100
Haircut (Men)$15/cut
Haircut (Women)$30/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 52/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$55/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$35/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$75/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

95 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Old Town, Centrs, Pardaugava

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riga cheap to live in?

Riga has a cost of living index of 49/100, where New York = 100. It is 51% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $980–$1,372 per month.

How much does rent cost in Riga?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Riga costs approximately $560/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $350/month.

Is Riga good for digital nomads?

Riga has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 95 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Riga?

The median net monthly salary in Riga is approximately $2,160 USD. The income tax rate is around 25.5%.

How does Riga compare to New York for cost of living?

Riga (cost index 49) is 51% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,275/month by moving from New York to Riga.

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