Cost of living in Latvia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (Taka 768) | Taka 264 | + 191% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.21 (Taka 479) | Taka 397 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.60 (Taka 239) | Taka 160 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (Taka 91) | Taka 81 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.80 (Taka 165) | Taka 116 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.79 (Taka 164) | Taka 52 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.06 (Taka 282) | Taka 434 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.25 (Taka 115) | Taka 186 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.55 (Taka 50) | Taka 25 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (Taka 109) | Taka 426 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Taka 767) | Taka 1,872 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.76 (Taka 162) | Taka 102 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.61 (Taka 56) | Taka 41 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €787 (Taka 72,381) | Taka 46,240 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €477 (Taka 43,884) | Taka 27,702 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (Taka 12,259) | Taka 4,496 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €581 (Taka 53,460) | Taka 34,541 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €337 (Taka 30,991) | Taka 19,179 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (Taka 8,173) | Taka 3,784 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (Taka 1,140) | Taka 1,257 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €317 (Taka 29,122) | Taka 35,775 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €148 (Taka 13,604) | Taka 12,836 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Taka 934) | Taka 341 | + 174% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Taka 782) | Taka 1,289 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 125% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 125% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (Taka 7,050) | Taka 1,687 | + 318% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Taka 3,140) | Taka 1,618 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (Taka 7,780) | Taka 4,829 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 (Taka 7,563) | Taka 3,696 | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,999 (Taka 1,746,870) | Taka 2,174,310 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (Taka 121) | Taka 95 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (Taka 4,139) | Taka 2,580 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (Taka 580) | Taka 189 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (Taka 1,172) | Taka 588 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (Taka 3,072) | Taka 914 | + 236% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.35 (Taka 400) | Taka 560 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (Taka 333) | Taka 256 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (Taka 323) | Taka 340 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 (Taka 144) | Taka 87 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.05 (Taka 373) | Taka 102 | + 264% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Taka 1,489) | Taka 231 | + 543% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (Taka 2,152) | Taka 1,040 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Taka 1,426) | Taka 878 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (Taka 6,418) | Taka 2,026 | + 217% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (Taka 4,012) | Taka 2,200 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Taka 606) | Taka 1,227 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.83 (Taka 260) | Taka 362 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.14 (Taka 289) | Taka 557 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €435 (Taka 40,033) | Taka 35,756 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (Taka 12) | Taka 1.70 | + 611% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (Taka 3,767) | Taka 1,903 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.91 (Taka 359) | Taka 270 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,811 prices entered by 194 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Latvia is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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