Jurmala is the most expensive of Latvia's 6 priced cities — $1,477 a month in essentials, 75% above Jelgava at $843. The average net salary of $1,139 covers that 0.8×. PM2.5 averages 6.4 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -1°C, Jul 18°C.
Essentials / mo$1,477rent + bills + food + transit
Avg net salary$1,139monthly, 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 | $626 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $883 |
| Groceries | $131 |
| Dining out | $308 |
| Utilities | $392 |
| Local transport | $20 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,477 |
| Avg net salary | $1,139 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,234 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,082 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Jurmala, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13.67 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $68.34 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $8.04 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.61 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $5.13 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.99 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.95 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.23 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.21 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.59 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.23 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.70 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $7.89 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.89 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.34 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.96 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.33 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.08 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.98 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.94 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.85 |
| Monthly transit pass | $20.05 |
| Taxi start | $2.38 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.80 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.99 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $372.78 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $19.36 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $11.39 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $34.93 |
| Cinema, one seat | $11.39 |
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
Air qualityPM2.5 6.4µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month18°CJul
Coolest month-1°CJan
Wettest month89 mmJul
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1.4°C | -6.7°C | 87% | 86% | 52 mm |
| Feb | -0.2°C | -5.3°C | 85% | 79% | 41 mm |
| Mar | 2.1°C | -2.7°C | 78% | 67% | 37 mm |
| Apr | 6.2°C | 2°C | 73% | 57% | 41 mm |
| May | 11.7°C | 9°C | 70% | 50% | 47 mm |
| Jun | 17°C | 15.9°C | 73% | 52% | 59 mm |
| Jul | 18.4°C | 17.8°C | 76% | 58% | 89 mm |
| Aug | 18.4°C | 17.8°C | 77% | 57% | 81 mm |
| Sep | 14.4°C | 12.4°C | 79% | 63% | 62 mm |
| Oct | 8.8°C | 5.1°C | 82% | 72% | 69 mm |
| Nov | 4.4°C | 0.1°C | 88% | 85% | 57 mm |
| Dec | 1°C | -4°C | 88% | 85% | 47 mm |
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