Riga, Latvia

In 2024, a single person living in Riga needs approximately EUR 1,019/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around EUR 1,930/month. Riga is considered a affordable city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Riga costs approximately EUR 550/month in 2024. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around EUR 950/month. Rent has changed +6.4% vs 2023.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Riga are approximately EUR 280 in 2024. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Riga costs EUR 30 in 2024, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Riga average EUR 95 in 2024, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Riga is located in Latvia (Europe). With a 1-bed rent of EUR 550/month and total single-person expenses around EUR 1,019/month, it is affordable by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Riga costs approximately EUR 8 in 2024. Budget around EUR 64/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Riga from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 25.3% over this period (from EUR 484 in 2022 to EUR 606 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Riga in 2024, a single person needs approximately EUR 1,019/month. This covers rent (EUR 550), groceries (EUR 280), transport (EUR 30), utilities (EUR 95) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around EUR 1,930/month.