Jelgava travel budget

Jelgava: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Jelgava

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Jelgava for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 35 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.9 per person
  • $ 6.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 925* (882 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 72 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 2339* (2226 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 83 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 45 per person
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 22 per person

Total budget:

$ 3551* (3388 €)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Jelgava compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Jelgava in 2024 is 22% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Jelgava in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Jelgava by expense type

Restaurant budget in Jelgava

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Jelgava is 43% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 11/person
($ 8.4 to $ 22)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 22/person
($ 22 to $ 53)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.6/person
($ 5.3 to $ 10)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.7 for 500ml
($ 2.6 to $ 5.3)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 3.2)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.8/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 4.2)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 0.6 to $ 3.2)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.2/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 2.6)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Jelgava

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Jelgava is 55% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 36/night
($ 34 to $ 39)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 85/night
($ 36 to $ 148)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 69/night
($ 43 to $ 109)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 97/night
($ 59 to $ 225)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 173/night
($ 130 to $ 241)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 45/month
($ 34 to $ 61)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 100/month
($ 57 to $ 150)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 109/month
($ 65 to $ 171)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 138/month
($ 108 to $ 180)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 161/month
($ 81 to $ 440)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Jelgava

On average, the price of supermarket food in Jelgava is 53% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.8/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 2.1)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.9)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.4/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 3.8)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.1/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 8.4)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.1)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Jelgava

On average, the price of transport in Jelgava is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.7/ticket
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.1/km
($ 0.7 to $ 2.1)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2)

89% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.6
($ 2.1 to $ 3.2)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Jelgava

On average, budget for leisure activities in Jelgava is 15% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 8.4 to $ 14)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 32/hr
( $ 32)

54% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Jelgava

On average, shopping budget in Jelgava is 5% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.1/pack
($ 4.7 to $ 5.4)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 83
($ 32 to $ 127)

61% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 44
($ 20 to $ 64)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Edinburgh → Riga
Edinburgh → Riga
Edinburgh → Riga
$ 139
(fair price: $ 111)
London → Riga
London → Riga
London → Riga
$ 135
(fair price: $ 104)
Dublin → Riga
Dublin → Riga
Dublin → Riga
$ 172
(fair price: $ 135)
Manchester → Riga
Manchester → Riga
Manchester → Riga
$ 162
(fair price: $ 130)
New York City → Riga
New York City → Riga
New York City → Riga
$ 582
(fair price: $ 489)
Los Angeles → Riga
Los Angeles  → Riga
Los Angeles  → Riga
$ 787
(fair price: $ 614)



About this information on the cost of living in Jelgava

The information about the cost of living in Jelgava shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Jelgava was updated on 09-11-2024.

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