Cost of Living in Riga
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Riga, Latvia.
Overall, the cost of living in Riga is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 25 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)32
Groceries index27
Dining out index26
Transport index19
Utilities index23
Median annual salary$19,000
Minimum wage$4.80/hr
Est. monthly childcare$270
Est. monthly healthcare premium$50
YoY inflation3.1%
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