Cost of living in Latvia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 60% | |||
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Food in Latvia is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Latvia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (Taka 1,145) | Taka 324 | + 253% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (Taka 730) | Taka 492 | + 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 (Taka 431) | Taka 196 | + 120% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.47 (Taka 171) | Taka 92 | + 85% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.14 (Taka 364) | Taka 132 | + 176% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.85 (Taka 330) | Taka 78 | + 323% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.63 (Taka 651) | Taka 608 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (Taka 199) | Taka 223 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.75 (Taka 87) | Taka 33 | + 165% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 (Taka 174) | Taka 384 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (Taka 1,258) | Taka 1,400 | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (Taka 242) | Taka 111 | + 118% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 (Taka 99) | Taka 70 | + 40% | |
Housing | + 123% | |||
Housing in Latvia is 123% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Latvia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €966 (Taka 111,699) | Taka 43,758 | + 155% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €537 (Taka 62,167) | Taka 25,202 | + 147% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (Taka 22,364) | Taka 3,035 | + 637% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €649 (Taka 75,115) | Taka 22,952 | + 227% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €367 (Taka 42,449) | Taka 18,549 | + 129% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €129 (Taka 14,899) | Taka 7,137 | + 109% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (Taka 1,641) | Taka 1,213 | + 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | €389 (Taka 44,954) | Taka 31,061 | + 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (Taka 12,164) | Taka 17,904 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (Taka 2,079) | Taka 417 | + 398% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Taka 1,297) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 95% | |||
Clothes in Latvia is 95% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Latvia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (Taka 8,495) | Taka 2,410 | + 252% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (Taka 4,927) | Taka 3,066 | + 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (Taka 10,195) | Taka 6,410 | + 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (Taka 11,960) | Taka 4,273 | + 180% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Latvia is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Latvia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,061 (Taka 2,667,948) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (Taka 211) | Taka 107 | + 97% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (Taka 3,861) | Taka 2,440 | + 58% | |
Personal Care | + 122% | |||
Personal Care in Latvia is 122% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Latvia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (Taka 736) | Taka 285 | + 159% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (Taka 1,650) | Taka 513 | + 222% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (Taka 4,628) | Taka 1,500 | + 209% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.15 (Taka 480) | Taka 425 | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.83 (Taka 443) | Taka 333 | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (Taka 715) | Taka 376 | + 90% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (Taka 231) | Taka 85 | + 172% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 (Taka 207) | Taka 89 | + 133% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (Taka 2,035) | Taka 445 | + 357% | |
Entertainment | + 132% | |||
Entertainment in Latvia is 132% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Latvia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (Taka 2,965) | Taka 1,308 | + 127% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Taka 1,862) | Taka 852 | + 118% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (Taka 6,452) | Taka 1,768 | + 265% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (Taka 6,683) | Taka 2,051 | + 226% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Taka 924) | Taka 999 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.01 (Taka 348) | Taka 248 | + 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.60 (Taka 532) | Taka 564 | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 (Taka 88,560) | Taka 35,756 | + 148% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (Taka 22) | Taka 2.94 | + 653% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (Taka 5,446) | Taka 2,601 | + 109% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.60 (Taka 648) | Taka 292 | + 122% | |
TOTAL | + 70% |

These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Latvia is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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