As of November 12, 2026, Latvia is cheaper than Lithuania for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $103 in Latvia against $104 in Lithuania, a gap of 1.3%. Over the past year Latvia has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+4.4% after inflation, against +2.9%). Both sit at US advisory Level 1.
| Measure | Latvia | Lithuania |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $103 | $104 |
| Lean day | $51 | $50 |
| Comfortable day | $226 | $224 |
| Real change, 12 months | +4.4% | +2.9% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +4.5% | +4.5% |
| Versus 5-year average | −4.9% | −6.1% |
| US advisory | Level 1 · Normal precautions | Level 1 · Normal precautions |
| Ease of travel | 4.2 · Well set up | 4.2 · Well set up |
| Index score | 64 | 63 |
| Best months | Jun, Jul, Aug | Jun, Jul, Aug |
| Shoulder months | May, Sep | May, Sep |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
Art nouveau Riga and a long empty coast, cheaper than its Baltic neighbors.
The catchOutside Riga there is little set up for visitors. Summer is short.
Baroque Vilnius and the Curonian Spit, at the lowest prices in the Baltics.
The catchCompact and low-key, with fewer headline sights than its neighbors. Check the current advisory on the Belarus border.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.