Daugavpils ranks 3rd of 6 priced cities in Latvia on cost — $936 a month in essentials, 11% above Jelgava, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,133 covers that 1.2×. PM2.5 averages 8 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -3°C, Jul 18°C.
Essentials / mo$936rent + bills + food + transit
Avg net salary$1,133monthly, after tax
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $285 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $345 |
| Groceries | $126 |
| Dining out | $253 |
| Utilities | $229 |
| Local transport | $43 |
| Essentials / mo | $936 |
| Avg net salary | $1,133 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $319 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $721 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Daugavpils, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.25 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $66.06 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $6.83 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.65 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.42 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.56 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.65 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.23 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.20 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.56 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.59 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.27 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $11.43 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $8.11 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.39 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.81 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.39 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.89 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.97 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.68 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.14 |
| Monthly transit pass | $42.71 |
| Taxi start | $1.37 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.57 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.90 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $210.72 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $18.57 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $22.64 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $34.80 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.97 |
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
Air qualityPM2.5 8µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month18°CJul
Coolest month-3°CJan
Wettest month95 mmJul
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3°C | -7.7°C | 89% | 89% | 54 mm |
| Feb | -1.2°C | -5.9°C | 85% | 82% | 40 mm |
| Mar | 2.1°C | -2.2°C | 74% | 69% | 37 mm |
| Apr | 7.3°C | 3.5°C | 68% | 63% | 50 mm |
| May | 12.8°C | 10.4°C | 66% | 54% | 57 mm |
| Jun | 17.8°C | 17°C | 69% | 56% | 56 mm |
| Jul | 18.4°C | 18.1°C | 76% | 63% | 95 mm |
| Aug | 18.2°C | 18°C | 77% | 58% | 93 mm |
| Sep | 13.4°C | 11.7°C | 81% | 64% | 46 mm |
| Oct | 7.4°C | 4.3°C | 86% | 75% | 62 mm |
| Nov | 2.9°C | -0.9°C | 90% | 91% | 52 mm |
| Dec | -0.4°C | -4.8°C | 91% | 90% | 50 mm |
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