- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Latvia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 3% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (Taka 684) | Taka 381 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.98 (Taka 477) | Taka 426 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.68 (Taka 256) | Taka 225 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (Taka 95) | Taka 75 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.73 (Taka 165) | Taka 102 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.02 (Taka 193) | Taka 56 | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.72 (Taka 356) | Taka 370 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.42 (Taka 136) | Taka 148 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.50 (Taka 48) | Taka 25 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (Taka 94) | Taka 317 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Taka 757) | Taka 2,417 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.71 (Taka 164) | Taka 101 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.77 (Taka 73) | Taka 47 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €656 (Taka 62,774) | Taka 42,771 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €449 (Taka 42,957) | Taka 34,396 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €144 (Taka 13,833) | Taka 3,954 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €547 (Taka 52,334) | Taka 44,270 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €353 (Taka 33,763) | Taka 26,672 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €97 (Taka 9,242) | Taka 3,605 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €13 (Taka 1,239) | Taka 2,007 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €363 (Taka 34,759) | Taka 46,846 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (Taka 10,215) | Taka 14,696 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Taka 837) | Taka 299 | + 180% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (Taka 718) | Taka 545 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (Taka 6,905) | Taka 2,215 | + 212% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (Taka 2,941) | Taka 2,647 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (Taka 6,753) | Taka 4,735 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (Taka 8,856) | Taka 4,152 | + 113% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,300 (Taka 1,752,317) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (Taka 122) | Taka 85 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (Taka 4,334) | Taka 2,190 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Taka 746) | Taka 419 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Taka 895) | Taka 522 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (Taka 3,137) | Taka 1,181 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.00 (Taka 192) | Taka 370 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (Taka 239) | Taka 312 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.21 (Taka 212) | Taka 361 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.26 (Taka 121) | Taka 91 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (Taka 184) | Taka 107 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (Taka 1,184) | Taka 308 | + 284% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 2% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €15 (Taka 1,464) | Taka 951 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Taka 1,291) | Taka 760 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (Taka 2,877) | Taka 2,046 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (Taka 3,842) | Taka 2,831 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.76 (Taka 552) | Taka 1,364 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (Taka 255) | Taka 300 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.19 (Taka 305) | Taka 501 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €450 (Taka 43,091) | Taka 35,756 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (Taka 15) | Taka 22 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (Taka 3,854) | Taka 2,792 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.68 (Taka 353) | Taka 232 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
95.758
BDT
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,720 prices entered by 446 different people.
Cost of living in Latvia is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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