Cost of living in Riga is 10% higher than in Sofia (without rent).
Rent in Riga is 15% more expensive than in Sofia.
Cost of living including rent in Riga is 12% higher than in Sofia.
Food in Riga is 8% more expensive than in Sofia.
Transport in Riga is very similar to Sofia.
| Riga | Sofia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Riga | Sofia | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.53 $ | 9.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 54.2 $ | 39.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.97 $ | 8.45 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.18 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.71 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.56 $ | 1.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.34 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.3 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.86 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 11 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.36 $ | 8.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.45 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.27 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.61 $ | 7.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.51 $ | 3.68 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.67 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 34.5 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.85 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.8 $ | 7.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 46 $ | 34.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.19 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.12 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.08 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.37 $ | 2.85 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
181 $ | 98 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
283 $ | 151 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.2 $ | 13.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 334 $ | 359 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 598 $ | 651 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 510 $ | 475 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 922 $ | 943 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,784 $ | 3,253 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,763 $ | 2,109 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,324 $ | 1,389 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.57 % | 3.18 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.3 $ | 34.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.5 $ | 8.22 $ |
| Haircut | 18.4 $ | 9.66 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 103 $ | 111 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 77.4 $ | 66.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 547 $ | 556 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,962 $ | 7,369 $ |