Capital city, Latvia
Cost of living in Riga
How much a month costs in Riga
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,910–2,700 (€1,700–2,400).
Prices in Riga
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €700–1,100 | $788–1,240 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €450–700 | $506–788 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €12–25 | $14–28 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €60–110 | $68–124 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €6–10 | $6.8–11.3 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €15–28 | $17–32 |
| Cappuccino | €3–4 | $3.4–4.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €4–7 | $4.5–7.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €5–8 | $5.6–9.0 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €30–55 | $34–62 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–20 | $11–23 |
Value for money: 35/100
A value score of 35/100 means Riga gives more quality of life per dollar than 34% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 67/100.
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Cost of living across Latvia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Jūrmala | $1,800–2,590 | 39/100 |
| Riga | $1,910–2,700 | 35/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Riga
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Riga?
About $1,010–1,350 on a lean budget, $1,910–2,700 for a comfortable month and $3,380–5,060 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Riga?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €700–1,100 ($788–1,240) a month in the center and €450–700 ($506–788) outside it.
How much does food cost in Riga?
A local meal is €6–10 ($6.8–11.3); a mid-range restaurant is €15–28 ($17–32) per person.
Is Latvia expensive?
Prices in Latvia are about 57% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Riga Public Transport (Rīgas satiksme)
- Riga International Airport
- Live Riga
- Pauls Stradiņš University Hospital
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.