Riga ranks 5th of 6 priced cities in Latvia on cost — $1,335 a month in essentials, 58% above Jelgava, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,521 covers that 1.1×. PM2.5 averages 9.5 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -2°C, Jul 18°C.
Essentials / mo$1,335rent + bills + food + transit
Avg net salary$1,521monthly, after tax
Safety score63/100higher = safer
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 | $404 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $604 |
| Groceries | $142 |
| Dining out | $359 |
| Utilities | $396 |
| Local transport | $34 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,335 |
| Avg net salary | $1,521 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $824 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,229 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Riga, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.09 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $68.34 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.68 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.76 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $5.70 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $5.41 |
| 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 | $3.65 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $11.43 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $8.68 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.28 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.94 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.25 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.07 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.97 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.94 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.71 |
| Monthly transit pass | $34.17 |
| Taxi start | $3.42 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.03 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.99 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $375.71 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $19.98 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $22.64 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $48.41 |
| Cinema, one seat | $11.39 |
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
Air qualityPM2.5 9.5µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month18°CJul
Coolest month-2°CJan
Wettest month94 mmJul
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1.6°C | -6.9°C | 87% | 86% | 56 mm |
| Feb | -0.4°C | -5.5°C | 85% | 79% | 43 mm |
| Mar | 2°C | -2.8°C | 78% | 67% | 39 mm |
| Apr | 6.3°C | 2°C | 73% | 57% | 43 mm |
| May | 11.8°C | 9.1°C | 70% | 50% | 48 mm |
| Jun | 17°C | 15.9°C | 72% | 52% | 62 mm |
| Jul | 18.4°C | 17.7°C | 76% | 59% | 94 mm |
| Aug | 18.4°C | 17.8°C | 77% | 57% | 84 mm |
| Sep | 14.3°C | 12.3°C | 79% | 62% | 69 mm |
| Oct | 8.6°C | 4.9°C | 82% | 71% | 76 mm |
| Nov | 4.3°C | -0.1°C | 88% | 85% | 60 mm |
| Dec | 0.9°C | -4.2°C | 88% | 86% | 51 mm |
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