Cost of Living

Riga, Latvia

Live cost-of-living data for Riga — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
27/ 10073% cheaper than New York
+19% rent since Jul 2026
$1,550/mo
Median Income
78/100
Safety
25.5%
Income Tax
temperate
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
45/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$665/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$455/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,400/month
Food & Groceries
42/100
Milk (1 liter)$1/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.5/kg
Transportation
30/100
Monthly Transit Pass$40/month
One-Way Ticket$2/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.8/km
Utilities
35/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$415/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$22/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$18/month
Healthcare
55/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$45/visit
Dentist Visit$55/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
50/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$350/month
International Primary School (yearly)$8,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$280/course
Entertainment
40/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$30/ticket
Museum Entry$10/ticket
Clothing
45/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$55/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$35/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$75/pair
Personal Care
40/100
Haircut (Men)$15/cut
Haircut (Women)$28/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
Dining Out
38/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$12/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$50/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8/meal
Childcare
50/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$450/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$15/pack
Fitness & Sports
38/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$35/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$6/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

115 Mbps
Internet Speed
$280
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Centrs, Riga Old Town, Quiet Centre

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riga cheap to live in?

Riga has a cost of living index of 27/100, where New York = 100. It is 73% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $960–$1,344 per month.

How much does rent cost in Riga?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Riga costs approximately $665/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $455/month.

Is Riga good for digital nomads?

Riga has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 115 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $280/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Riga?

The median net monthly salary in Riga is approximately $1,550 USD. The income tax rate is around 25.5%.

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

Riga (cost index 27) is 73% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,825/month by moving from New York to Riga.

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