Latvia vs Latvia · 81 km apart
Latvia
single / month
Cheaper overallLatvia
single / month
| Expense | Cēsis | Riga | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.21 | $8.97 | Cēsis |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $24.84 | $35.88 | Cēsis |
| Cappuccino | $1.86 | $2.69 | Cēsis |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $141 | $203 | Cēsis |
| Monthly public transport pass | $22.77 | $32.89 | Cēsis |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $60.03 | $86.71 | Cēsis |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $17.39 | $25.12 | Cēsis |
| Fitness club membership | $17.39 | $25.12 | Cēsis |
| Cinema ticket | $4.55 | $6.58 | Cēsis |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $262 | $415 | Cēsis |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $182 | $289 | Cēsis |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $547 | $866 | Cēsis |
| Total single-person budget | $596 | $887 | Cēsis |
| Average net salary | $1,260 | $1,820 |
Cēsis is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Cēsis runs about $596 versus $887 in Riga — a difference of roughly 49%.
Salary-adjusted, Riga leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.