Jelgava is the cheapest of Latvia's 6 priced cities — $843 a month in essentials, 43% below Jurmala at $1,477. The average net salary of $1,418 covers that 1.7×. PM2.5 averages 8 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -2°C, Jul 18°C.
Essentials / mo$843rent + bills + food + transit
Avg net salary$1,418monthly, 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 | $262 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $349 |
| Groceries | $105 |
| Dining out | $196 |
| Utilities | $206 |
| Local transport | $74 |
| Essentials / mo | $843 |
| Avg net salary | $1,418 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $427 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $598 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Jelgava, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.11 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $39.87 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $6.72 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.34 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $4.67 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.98 |
| 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 | $0.88 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.48 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.60 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $11.43 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $5.60 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.30 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.58 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.28 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.07 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.67 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.94 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.97 |
| Monthly transit pass | $74.04 |
| Taxi start | $3.42 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.03 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.87 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $190.60 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $15.18 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $17.08 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $46.99 |
| Cinema, one seat | $11.39 |
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-2°CJan
Wettest month95 mmJul
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1.9°C | -6.6°C | 88% | 85% | 46 mm |
| Feb | -0.4°C | -4.9°C | 85% | 79% | 38 mm |
| Mar | 2.4°C | -1.9°C | 76% | 67% | 35 mm |
| Apr | 7°C | 3.1°C | 69% | 58% | 43 mm |
| May | 12.5°C | 9.9°C | 66% | 52% | 51 mm |
| Jun | 17.4°C | 16.5°C | 70% | 53% | 63 mm |
| Jul | 18.4°C | 18°C | 75% | 59% | 95 mm |
| Aug | 18.2°C | 17.8°C | 76% | 57% | 77 mm |
| Sep | 13.9°C | 12.3°C | 80% | 63% | 52 mm |
| Oct | 8.2°C | 5.1°C | 84% | 71% | 54 mm |
| Nov | 3.9°C | 0.2°C | 89% | 85% | 47 mm |
| Dec | 0.5°C | -3.9°C | 89% | 85% | 39 mm |
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