Latvia Immigration Learn about life in Latvia: In March 2015, Latvia's Consumer Price Index rose by 0.4% compared to the same period in 2014. Among these, the price index for services increased by 2.7%, while the price index for goods decreased by 0.4%.
According to data released by the Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia, the most significant year-on-year increases were in housing-related service costs, prices of alcoholic beverages and tobacco, and prices in hotels and restaurants. The most significant year-on-year decreases were in transportation costs for goods, and prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Among food prices, the most notable decreases were in milk and dairy products, which fell by 10.1% year-on-year. Prices for vegetables, meat, meat products, edible oils, sugar, cheese, and fish also showed significant declines. Conversely, prices for tea, coffee, honey, bread, and cereals saw an increase.
