Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$450.00
$1,200.00
$60.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in central Riga |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$120.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.00
$50.00
$3.00
|
Daily average cost for mobile data and Wi-Fi |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$200.00
$400.00
$10.00
|
Daily average cost assuming mostly dining out |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$30.00
$80.00
$5.00
|
Daily average for public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$90.00
$450.00
$25.00
|
Daily average cost for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$40.00
$150.00
$8.00
|
Daily average for entertainment and cultural activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$50.00
$200.00
$5.00
|
Daily average cost for travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$30.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average for visa renewals or legal services |
| Total |
$1,005.00
$2,710.00
$116.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$550.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$3.00
Local beers are generally affordable; imported brands cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$7.00
Typical local restaurants; prices can be higher in tourist areas.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$6.50
Includes popular chains; smaller local fast food may be cheaper.
per meal