Cost of living in Lier is 34% higher than in Liepaja (without rent).
Rent in Lier is 86% more expensive than in Liepaja.
Cost of living including rent in Lier is 57% higher than in Liepaja.
Food in Lier is 37% more expensive than in Liepaja.
Transport in Lier is 93% more expensive than in Liepaja.
| Lier | Liepaja | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lier | Liepaja | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
20.1 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 89.3 $ | 67 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 8.44 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.47 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.74 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.1 $ | 1.12 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.51 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.52 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.67 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 7.32 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.2 $ | 11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.73 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.51 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.85 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.71 $ | 7.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.26 $ | 5.42 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.77 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 58.6 $ | 33.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 27 $ | 10.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.1 $ | 45 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.6 $ | 6.66 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.92 $ | 4.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.68 $ | 2.49 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
135 $ | 183 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
207 $ | 279 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
54.5 $ | 17.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 636 $ | 250 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,018 $ | 412 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 755 $ | 281 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,281 $ | 497 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,451 $ | 1,494 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,483 $ | 1,115 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,518 $ | 938 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.44 % | 3.81 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.2 $ | 52.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.6 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Haircut | 19.3 $ | 12.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 96.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 98 $ | 87.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 613 $ | 138 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,447 $ | 13,889 $ |