Cost of living in Latvia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Latvia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
Latvia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (Taka 674) | Taka 535 | + 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.78 (Taka 535) | Taka 449 | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.00 (Taka 278) | Taka 240 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (Taka 113) | Taka 102 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.93 (Taka 271) | Taka 133 | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.49 (Taka 230) | Taka 80 | + 189% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Taka 616) | Taka 347 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.98 (Taka 91) | Taka 207 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.71 (Taka 66) | Taka 26 | + 151% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (Taka 105) | Taka 571 | - 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Taka 648) | Taka 1,347 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.76 (Taka 163) | Taka 112 | + 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (Taka 83) | Taka 53 | + 58% | |
Housing | + 58% | |||
Housing in Latvia is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Latvia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €792 (Taka 73,300) | Taka 43,087 | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €522 (Taka 48,346) | Taka 21,416 | + 126% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (Taka 12,339) | Taka 4,489 | + 175% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €597 (Taka 55,251) | Taka 37,342 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €366 (Taka 33,885) | Taka 20,129 | + 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (Taka 7,712) | Taka 3,105 | + 148% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (Taka 1,250) | Taka 947 | + 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | €410 (Taka 37,974) | Taka 36,542 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (Taka 9,250) | Taka 16,205 | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (Taka 1,264) | Taka 369 | + 243% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Taka 1,144) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Latvia is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Latvia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (Taka 5,638) | Taka 2,612 | + 116% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €21 (Taka 1,900) | Taka 3,117 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (Taka 7,217) | Taka 9,947 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (Taka 9,737) | Taka 6,827 | + 43% | |
Transportation | + 42% | |||
Transportation in Latvia is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Latvia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,000 (Taka 1,758,342) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (Taka 154) | Taka 91 | + 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (Taka 4,479) | Taka 1,696 | + 164% | |
Personal Care | + 44% | |||
Personal Care in Latvia is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Latvia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Taka 740) | Taka 296 | + 150% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (Taka 1,481) | Taka 1,395 | + 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (Taka 3,702) | Taka 1,191 | + 211% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.00 (Taka 278) | Taka 498 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (Taka 385) | Taka 208 | + 85% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (Taka 576) | Taka 690 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.82 (Taka 168) | Taka 173 | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.57 (Taka 330) | Taka 229 | + 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Taka 1,851) | Taka 304 | + 510% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Latvia is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Latvia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €16 (Taka 1,440) | Taka 1,410 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Taka 1,458) | Taka 885 | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (Taka 5,675) | Taka 1,939 | + 193% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (Taka 4,524) | Taka 3,617 | + 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Taka 902) | Taka 1,328 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.61 (Taka 242) | Taka 393 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.27 (Taka 303) | Taka 594 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 (Taka 70,842) | Taka 35,756 | + 98% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (Taka 9) | Taka 2.19 | + 318% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (Taka 3,528) | Taka 1,057 | + 234% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (Taka 370) | Taka 264 | + 40% | |
TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Latvia is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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