Liepaja

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For a western traveler Liepaja`s prices might seem quite cheap. Even top-class restaurants are cheaper than similar ones in Western Europe. This is, of course, because of local average salary, which is about €400 per month. Public transport is also relatively cheap.

It is important to know that in Latvia the whole concept and meaning of words Cafeteria Kafejnica, Canteen Ednica and Restaurant Restorans are different than they would be understood in other countries.

A Cafeteria or Kafejnica is not just a coffee shop. Usually you can have all meals that you would probably expect in a restaurant. The difference is that in Kafejnica you sometimes bring your food to your table yourself. However, some Kafejnicas have waiters, but these are then something in between of Kafejnica and Restorans. Restorans is usually a more or less top class place. Ednica is a canteen of schools, universities, factories etc. They are very cheap, but sometimes have limited access.

Some places are very cheap and yet good - for example, Cepeline 5 minutes from the bus and rail stations on the corner of Rigas and 1905. gada streets. For a more soviet kitch experience - go to Chebureki on the corner of Raina and Jelgavas streets. In the center, try Tris Siveni pizza in Rose square, go to Fontaine Delisnack and many, many other places, which are all reasonably priced and offer tasty food.

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