Cost of living in Jurmala is 9% higher than in Ventspils (without rent).
Rent in Jurmala is 96% more expensive than in Ventspils.
Cost of living including rent in Jurmala is 49% higher than in Ventspils.
Food in Jurmala is 7% more expensive than in Ventspils.
Transport in Jurmala is 18% cheaper than in Ventspils.
| Jurmala | Ventspils | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Jurmala | Ventspils | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.2 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 61.7 $ | 55.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.26 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.37 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.46 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.57 $ | 1.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.88 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.67 $ | 9.16 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.28 $ | 7.29 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.16 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.73 $ | 6.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.16 $ | 4.67 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.56 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19.6 $ | 37.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.86 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.49 $ | 8.34 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 45.2 $ | 45.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.28 $ | 6.74 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.03 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.23 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.9 $ | 2.55 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
198 $ | 193 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
310 $ | 295 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.9 $ | 17.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 532 $ | 210 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,549 $ | 432 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 964 $ | 234 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,439 $ | 423 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,440 $ | 947 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,571 $ | 696 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,114 $ | 1,005 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.38 % | 3.41 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.8 $ | 34.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.2 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Haircut | 15.2 $ | 13 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.4 $ | 82.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 87.5 $ | 51.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 518 $ | 331 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,850 $ | 13,341 $ |