Latvia vs Latvia · 154 km apart
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| Expense | Ventspils | Jelgava | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.21 | $6.90 | Ventspils |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $24.84 | $27.60 | Ventspils |
| Cappuccino | $1.86 | $2.07 | Ventspils |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $141 | $156 | Ventspils |
| Monthly public transport pass | $22.77 | $25.30 | Ventspils |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $60.03 | $66.70 | Ventspils |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $17.39 | $19.32 | Ventspils |
| Fitness club membership | $17.39 | $19.32 | Ventspils |
| Cinema ticket | $4.55 | $5.06 | Ventspils |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $262 | $299 | Ventspils |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $182 | $208 | Ventspils |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $547 | $624 | Ventspils |
| Total single-person budget | $596 | $668 | Ventspils |
| Average net salary | $1,260 | $1,400 |
Ventspils is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ventspils runs about $596 versus $668 in Jelgava — a difference of roughly 12%.
Salary-adjusted, Jelgava 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 Ventspils · Full cost of living in Jelgava