Which place is cheaper, Riga or Tel Aviv?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tel Aviv or Riga, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel and is situated on the Mediterranean coast 60 kilometers north of Jerusalem. It's a rapidly growing city and is one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities in Israel. The official name is Tel Aviv-Yafo because the city has grown to include the ancient port city of Yafo. If you're looking for an embassy, you are likely to find it in Tel Aviv, despite Jerusalem being the official capital of Israel.
Riga is the vibrant capital city of Latvia. It continues to gain popularity as a tourist destination in part because it is the base for the airline Air Baltic. This affordable airline offers discount flights around Europe and most of these flights pass through Riga with a forced overnight layover. This encourages travelers to visit this fascinating city for at least a night or two.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Israel, and The Best Budget Tours to Israel.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Tel Aviv is $138, while the average daily cost in Riga is $112. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Tel Aviv and Riga in more detail.
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Some typical examples of transportation costs in Tel Aviv are as follows:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Riga:
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tel Aviv:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tel Aviv.
Some typical examples of dining costs in Riga are as follows:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Riga.
Here are a few typical costs in Tel Aviv for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Here are a few actual costs in Tel Aviv for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Riga are as follows:
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:
Also in Riga, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tel Aviv and Riga, we can see that Tel Aviv is more expensive. And not only is Riga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tel Aviv is in Middle East and Riga is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Riga would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Riga and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Tel Aviv would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tel Aviv than you might in Riga.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tel Aviv Expensive? and Is Riga Expensive?.
Riga has a larger population, and is about 96% larger than the population of Tel Aviv. When comparing the sizes of Tel Aviv and Riga, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.