- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Latvia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6 (Taka 623) | Taka 302 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.95 (Taka 486) | Taka 414 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.84 (Taka 279) | Taka 159 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (Taka 96) | Taka 74 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.66 (Taka 163) | Taka 96 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.75 (Taka 171) | Taka 60 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.43 (Taka 337) | Taka 368 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.26 (Taka 124) | Taka 145 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (Taka 46) | Taka 23 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (Taka 107) | Taka 276 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Taka 782) | Taka 2,525 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.65 (Taka 162) | Taka 98 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (Taka 73) | Taka 44 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €672 (Taka 65,926) | Taka 45,196 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €451 (Taka 44,176) | Taka 33,623 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (Taka 14,410) | Taka 4,624 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €493 (Taka 48,355) | Taka 38,672 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €305 (Taka 29,862) | Taka 23,451 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €96 (Taka 9,386) | Taka 4,030 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €10 (Taka 1,015) | Taka 2,183 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €367 (Taka 35,975) | Taka 43,433 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (Taka 10,415) | Taka 17,716 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Taka 641) | Taka 302 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Taka 865) | Taka 517 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (Taka 7,175) | Taka 2,361 | + 204% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (Taka 2,946) | Taka 2,386 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (Taka 7,117) | Taka 4,358 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (Taka 8,467) | Taka 3,865 | + 119% | |
| 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 | €18,127 (Taka 1,777,532) | Taka 2,863,950 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.16 (Taka 114) | Taka 92 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (Taka 4,612) | Taka 2,188 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Taka 764) | Taka 283 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Taka 916) | Taka 492 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (Taka 3,009) | Taka 1,257 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.11 (Taka 403) | Taka 328 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 (Taka 226) | Taka 279 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.72 (Taka 267) | Taka 318 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (Taka 137) | Taka 87 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 (Taka 180) | Taka 116 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (Taka 1,370) | Taka 314 | + 336% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 (Taka 1,830) | Taka 1,543 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Taka 1,305) | Taka 744 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (Taka 5,480) | Taka 4,335 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (Taka 5,145) | Taka 5,081 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.51 (Taka 540) | Taka 698 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.05 (Taka 299) | Taka 323 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.89 (Taka 283) | Taka 482 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €522 (Taka 51,157) | Taka 35,756 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (Taka 15) | Taka 22 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (Taka 4,434) | Taka 3,020 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.45 (Taka 338) | Taka 231 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
98.060
BDT
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,094 prices entered by 482 different people.
Cost of living in Latvia is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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