Cost of living in Kapan is 13% lower than in Riga (without rent).
Rent in Kapan is 7% cheaper than in Riga.
Cost of living including rent in Kapan is 10% lower than in Riga.
Food in Kapan is 3% cheaper than in Riga.
Transport in Kapan is 76% cheaper than in Riga.
| Kapan | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kapan | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.6 $ | 9.53 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 61 $ | 54.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9 $ | 7.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.09 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.82 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.01 $ | 1.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.67 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.85 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.43 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.52 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.38 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.63 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.6 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.7 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.68 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.3 $ | 8.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.34 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.57 $ | 5.51 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.32 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16.9 $ | 34.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.41 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.25 $ | 10.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 26.6 $ | 46 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.95 $ | 8.19 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.53 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.66 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.05 $ | 3.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
81 $ | 181 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 283 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
22.7 $ | 18.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 400 $ | 334 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 647 $ | 598 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 526 $ | 510 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 953 $ | 922 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,492 $ | 2,784 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,208 $ | 1,763 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 658 $ | 1,324 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 15.33 % | 4.57 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 59.3 $ | 43.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.79 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Haircut | 4.6 $ | 18.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 139 $ | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 110 $ | 77.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 372 $ | 547 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,867 $ | 13,962 $ |