Cost of living in Gothenburg is 73% higher than in Jelgava (without rent).
Rent in Gothenburg is 139% more expensive than in Jelgava.
Cost of living including rent in Gothenburg is 102% higher than in Jelgava.
Food in Gothenburg is 69% more expensive than in Jelgava.
Transport in Gothenburg is 189% more expensive than in Jelgava.
| Gothenburg | Jelgava | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gothenburg | Jelgava | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.7 $ | 8.68 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 87.5 $ | 35.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.62 $ | 5.92 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.75 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.28 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.58 $ | 1.15 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.77 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.06 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 6.16 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.5 $ | 8.94 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.51 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.31 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.8 $ | 7.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.12 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.11 $ | 5.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.49 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 82.1 $ | 68.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.87 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.7 $ | 11.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 40.7 $ | 45.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.25 $ | 5.77 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.15 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.37 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.18 $ | 1.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
77.9 $ | 101 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 155 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
36.2 $ | 20.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 721 $ | 236 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,317 $ | 412 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,022 $ | 329 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,694 $ | 645 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,998 $ | 2,281 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,134 $ | 1,479 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,191 $ | 1,220 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.46 % | 4.57 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.8 $ | 43.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.4 $ | 9.27 $ |
| Haircut | 28 $ | 9.64 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.5 $ | 95.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 82.2 $ | 81.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 122 $ | 542 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,801 $ | 14,047 $ |