How much do you need to earn to live here, after Latvia takes its share?
Here's the gross monthly salary that covers rent, food, transport, and utilities once Latvia's tax system has taken its cut. (2026)
The floor in Daugavpils is roughly €1,070/month gross, on a lean budget.
For something that feels comfortable, think €1,324/month gross (€1,023 net after ~23% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | €309 Cheapest neighborhood (Residential District) | €410 Median neighborhood | €490 Premium neighborhood (City Centre) |
| Groceries | €204 | €245 | €306 |
| Transport | €60 | €60 | €60 |
| Utilities | €145 | €145 | €145 |
| Dining & Entertainment | €136 | €163 | €204 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | €854 | €1,023 | €1,205 |
€1,070/month gross
€1,324/month gross
€1,597/month gross
Second-hand 1BR rents across 3 neighborhoods in Daugavpils.
Residential District
22 min by transit
€309 - €385
University Quarter
15 min by transit
€365 - €454
City Centre
8 min by walk
€436 - €543
City Centre
8 min by walk
€436 - €543
University Quarter
15 min by transit
€365 - €454
Residential District
22 min by transit
€309 - €385
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We add up monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then work backwards to find the gross salary that lands on that number after Latvia's income tax and social contributions. Rent data reflects second-hand listings, which is what expats actually pay. All figures come from 2026 official government statistics. Full attribution lives on our data sources page.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least €1,070/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Daugavpils. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €1,324/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for Latvia.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 3 neighborhoods in Daugavpils is approximately €415/month. Rents range from €309 in Residential District to €543 in City Centre.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Daugavpils cost approximately €204. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in Latvia are progressive. At the budget salary level of €1,070/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 20%. At the comfortable level of €1,324/month, it rises to approximately 23%. This includes income tax and social contributions.