Riga, Rīga, Latvia · Population 615,764 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Latvia average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | €8.25 ($8.97) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | €33.01 ($35.88) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | €2.48 ($2.69) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | €187 ($203) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | €30.26 ($32.89) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | €79.77 ($86.71) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | €23.11 ($25.12) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | €23.11 ($25.12) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | €6.05 ($6.58) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | €382 ($415) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | €266 ($289) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | €797 ($866) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Riga is €1,674 ($1,820) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €816 ($887) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,061 ($1,153) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€266 ($289)) represents about 33% of the total single-person budget.
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€615 ($668) / moRiga is the capital and one of the key cities in Latvia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €816 ($887), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €266 ($289) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,905 ($2,071) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,462 ($1,589) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Riga is €1,674 ($1,820). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,061 ($1,153) per month.