| Denver | Riga | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 1.94 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.82 | USD 1.27 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.64 | USD 0.89 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 125.00 | USD 243.05 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 1.82 |