Cost of living in Jelgava is 15% lower than in Jonava (without rent).
Rent in Jelgava is 29% more expensive than in Jonava.
Cost of living including rent in Jelgava is very similar to Jonava.
Food in Jelgava is 24% cheaper than in Jonava.
Transport in Jelgava is 68% more expensive than in Jonava.
| Jelgava | Jonava | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Jelgava | Jonava | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.68 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.3 $ | 66.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.92 $ | 6.64 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.44 $ | 5.6 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.03 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.15 $ | 2.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.89 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.83 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.16 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.94 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.43 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.82 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.95 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.47 $ | 8.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.62 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.6 $ | 5.15 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.77 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 68.6 $ | 30.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.81 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.1 $ | 7.11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 45.4 $ | 49 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.77 $ | 8.31 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.79 $ | 4.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.7 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.73 $ | 2.53 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
101 $ | 108 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
155 $ | 170 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
20.1 $ | 11.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 236 $ | 152 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 412 $ | 388 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 329 $ | 253 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 645 $ | 447 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,281 $ | 1,324 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,479 $ | 994 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,220 $ | 1,252 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.57 % | 3.91 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.1 $ | 35 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.27 $ | 8.91 $ |
| Haircut | 9.64 $ | 8.81 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.8 $ | 89.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 81.1 $ | 121 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 542 $ | 486 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,047 $ | 9,987 $ |