Cost of living in Riga (Latvia) is 80% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 58% | |||
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| Food in Riga (Latvia) is 58% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Riga | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (214 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (142 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.49 (78 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (32 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.60 (58 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (49 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.09 (114 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.64 (37 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.70 (16 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.41 (32 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (253 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 (46 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.68 (15 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Riga (Latvia) is 65% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Riga | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €994 (22,243 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €541 (12,100 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (4,000 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 631% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €668 (14,957 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €386 (8,642 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €112 (2,516 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 498% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (254 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €298 (6,673 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (2,273 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (247 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 248% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (218 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 288% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Riga (Latvia) is 88% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Riga | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (1,370 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (796 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (2,178 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (2,045 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 161% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Riga (Latvia) is 76% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Riga | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,764 (442,286 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (41 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (762 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €7 (158 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 168% | |||
| Personal Care in Riga (Latvia) is 168% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Riga | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (147 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 196% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (282 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 381% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (956 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 208% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.17 (93 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 (93 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.99 (112 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 173% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (42 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.78 (62 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 205% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (406 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Riga (Latvia) is 121% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Riga | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (510 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (378 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (1,466 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 297% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (1,117 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 152% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (162 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 254% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 (75 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 157% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.21 (94 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 457% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (10,529 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 122% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (2.96 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 117% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (908 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.92 (110 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 240% | |
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TOTAL | + 80% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 288 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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