Latvia
Cost of Living in Riga
Monthly Total
$1,716
$30,030
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$465
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$42
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$465
$8,138
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$341
$5,968
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$127
$2,223
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$168
$2,940
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$240
$4,200
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$213
$3,728
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$126
$2,205
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$37
$648
Monthly Total
$1,716
$30,030
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