Latvia vs Latvia · 40 km apart
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single / month
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single / month
| Expense | Jelgava | Riga | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.90 | $8.97 | Jelgava |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $27.60 | $35.88 | Jelgava |
| Cappuccino | $2.07 | $2.69 | Jelgava |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $156 | $203 | Jelgava |
| Monthly public transport pass | $25.30 | $32.89 | Jelgava |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $66.70 | $86.71 | Jelgava |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $19.32 | $25.12 | Jelgava |
| Fitness club membership | $19.32 | $25.12 | Jelgava |
| Cinema ticket | $5.06 | $6.58 | Jelgava |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $299 | $415 | Jelgava |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $208 | $289 | Jelgava |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $624 | $866 | Jelgava |
| Total single-person budget | $668 | $887 | Jelgava |
| Average net salary | $1,400 | $1,820 |
Jelgava is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Jelgava runs about $668 versus $887 in Riga — a difference of roughly 33%.
Salary-adjusted, Riga leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Jelgava · Full cost of living in Riga