Cost of living in Larvik is 60% higher than in Ventspils (without rent).
Rent in Larvik is 115% more expensive than in Ventspils.
Cost of living including rent in Larvik is 86% higher than in Ventspils.
Food in Larvik is 62% more expensive than in Ventspils.
Transport in Larvik is 75% more expensive than in Ventspils.
| Larvik | Ventspils | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Larvik | Ventspils | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.7 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 76.2 $ | 55.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.9 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.56 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.17 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.33 $ | 1.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.01 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.49 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.41 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 9.16 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ | 7.29 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 28.7 $ | 11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.85 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.15 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.45 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.7 $ | 6.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.96 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.3 $ | 4.67 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.95 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 47.5 $ | 37.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.7 $ | 8.34 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 50.1 $ | 45.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.81 $ | 6.74 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.02 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.49 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.45 $ | 2.55 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
127 $ | 193 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
195 $ | 295 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38 $ | 17.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 679 $ | 210 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,042 $ | 432 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,030 $ | 234 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,283 $ | 423 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,767 $ | 947 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,542 $ | 696 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,928 $ | 1,005 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.25 % | 3.41 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.9 $ | 34.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.2 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Haircut | 32.2 $ | 13 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.6 $ | 82.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 66.1 $ | 51.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 142 $ | 331 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,193 $ | 13,341 $ |