Cost of living comparison

 Micronesia, Federated States of
compared to
 Latvia
Latvia vs. Micronesia, Federated States of Cost of Living Summary

Latvia is 95.5% more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.

Restaurants
pay 32.4% less in Latvia
Groceries
pay 4.4% less in Latvia
Transportation
pay 2.4 times more in Latvia
Housing
pay 6.7% less in Latvia
Childcare
pay 6.1 times more in Latvia
Entertainment and Sports
pay 10.5% more in Latvia
Clothing
pay 45.6% more in Latvia

The cost of childcare, transportation, clothing, and entertainment and sports in Latvia are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including restaurants, housing, and groceries are lower in Latvia. Notably, childcare and transportation are significantly more expensive in Latvia.

Latvia vs. Micronesia, Federated States of Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Latvia instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:

pay 32.4% less for restaurants

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Latvia
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $21.62
 
$10.23
€8.99
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$9.12
 
$7.08
€6.22
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $1.32
 
$1.37
€1.20

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pay 4.4% less for groceries

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Latvia
Bread
1 loaf
$2.81
 
$1.36
€1.19
Local cheese (8 oz) $2.52
 
$5.17
€4.55
Milk (1 gallon) $1.59
 
$4.66
€4.09

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pay 2.4 times more for transportation

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Latvia
Gasoline (1 gallon) $11.84
 
$6.76
€5.94
Monthly public transit pass $32.00
 
$39.41
€34.65
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $3,497.00
 
$25,606.21
€22,516.08

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pay 6.7% less for housing

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Latvia
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$230.17
 
$17.22
€15.14
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $883.33
 
$467.65
€411.21
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $726.88
 
$322.68
€283.74

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pay 6.1 times more for childcare

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Latvia
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $142.50
 
$427.69
€376.08
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $1,442.50
 
$13,383.30
€11,768.22

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pay 10.5% more for entertainment and sports

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Latvia
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $3.25
 
$3.87
€3.40
Cappuccino in mid-range area $2.83
 
$3.06
€2.69
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$15.75
 
$4.95
€4.35

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pay 45.6% more for clothing

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Latvia
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$42.50
 
$76.51
€67.27
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$42.00
 
$43.17
€37.96
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$75.00
 
$84.42
€74.23

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