Cost of living in Orleans is 4% higher than in Riga (without rent).
Rent in Orleans is very similar to Riga.
Cost of living including rent in Orleans is 2% higher than in Riga.
Food in Orleans is 13% more expensive than in Riga.
Transport in Orleans is 29% cheaper than in Riga.
| Orleans | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Orleans | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.6 $ | 9.53 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 47.4 $ | 54.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.88 $ | 7.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.42 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.96 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.78 $ | 1.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.25 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.65 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.5 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.36 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.26 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.88 $ | 8.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.26 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.1 $ | 5.51 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.02 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 53.4 $ | 34.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.81 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.3 $ | 10.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.2 $ | 46 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.45 $ | 8.19 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.42 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.47 $ | 3.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
118 $ | 181 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
185 $ | 283 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.9 $ | 18.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 376 $ | 334 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 600 $ | 598 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 609 $ | 510 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 804 $ | 922 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,993 $ | 2,784 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,818 $ | 1,763 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,705 $ | 1,324 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.62 % | 4.57 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.4 $ | 43.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Haircut | 17.5 $ | 18.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.7 $ | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 106 $ | 77.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 529 $ | 547 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,727 $ | 13,962 $ |