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Latvia vs. Czech Republic Cost of Living Summary

Latvia is 15.9% cheaper than Czech Republic overall.

Restaurants
pay 6.3% more in Latvia
Groceries
pay 3.4% less in Latvia
Transportation
pay 5.3% more in Latvia
Housing
pay 43.6% less in Latvia
Childcare
pay 46.7% more in Latvia
Entertainment and Sports
pay 7.3% more in Latvia
Clothing
pay 5.7% less in Latvia

The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and transportation in Latvia are more expensive than in Czech Republic. Expenses including housing, clothing, and groceries are lower in Latvia.

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Latvia vs. Czech Republic Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Latvia instead of Czech Republic, you would:

pay 6.3% more for restaurants

 
Czech Republic
Latvia
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $8.97
CZK194.19
$11.94
€10.63
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
 $8.74
CZK189.25
$8.15
€7.25
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $1.76
CZK38.15
$1.51
€1.35
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pay 3.4% less for groceries

 
Czech Republic
Latvia
Bread
1 loaf
 $1.41
CZK30.60
$1.29
€1.15
Local cheese (8 oz) $5.96
CZK129.01
$5.22
€4.65
Milk (1 gallon) $4.08
CZK88.28
$4.36
€3.88
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pay 5.3% more for transportation

 
Czech Republic
Latvia
Gasoline (1 gallon) $6.85
CZK148.26
$7.10
€6.32
Monthly public transit pass $24.32
CZK526.34
$38.26
€34.05
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $29,756.53
CZK644K
$26,434.34
€23,527.52
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pay 43.6% less for housing

 
Czech Republic
Latvia
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
 $18.95
CZK410.18
$17.53
€15.60
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $691.41
CZK14,965.88
$356.67
€317.45
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $577.26
CZK12,494.98
$264.56
€235.47
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pay 46.7% more for childcare

 
Czech Republic
Latvia
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $414.07
CZK8,962.72
$488.72
€434.98
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $8,470.92
CZK183K
$15,452.35
€13,753.15
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pay 7.3% more for entertainment and sports

 
Czech Republic
Latvia
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $2.34
CZK50.68
$4.53
€4.03
Cappuccino in mid-range area $2.98
CZK64.46
$3.14
€2.79
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
 $7.20
CZK155.88
$6.10
€5.43
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pay 5.7% less for clothing

 
Czech Republic
Latvia
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
 $76.46
CZK1,654.95
$66.25
€58.97
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
 $35.88
CZK776.66
$39.10
€34.80
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
 $93.11
CZK2,015.41
$77.76
€69.21
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