Cost of living in Latvia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (Taka 773) | Taka 228 | + 239% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.60 (Taka 573) | Taka 356 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.89 (Taka 296) | Taka 188 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (Taka 109) | Taka 76 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.05 (Taka 210) | Taka 106 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.94 (Taka 403) | Taka 57 | + 611% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.63 (Taka 371) | Taka 511 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (Taka 182) | Taka 159 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (Taka 48) | Taka 30 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (Taka 117) | Taka 448 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Taka 1,074) | Taka 1,508 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.72 (Taka 176) | Taka 103 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (Taka 76) | Taka 42 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €666 (Taka 68,167) | Taka 64,159 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €494 (Taka 50,550) | Taka 35,369 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (Taka 21,988) | Taka 4,449 | + 394% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €478 (Taka 48,920) | Taka 39,073 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €358 (Taka 36,622) | Taka 22,885 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €126 (Taka 12,935) | Taka 4,140 | + 212% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 (Taka 1,296) | Taka 1,133 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €274 (Taka 28,002) | Taka 37,922 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €185 (Taka 18,919) | Taka 15,038 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Taka 993) | Taka 360 | + 175% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €22 (Taka 2,213) | Taka 621 | + 256% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (Taka 7,227) | Taka 1,987 | + 264% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Taka 3,445) | Taka 2,314 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (Taka 7,243) | Taka 6,592 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (Taka 8,695) | Taka 4,486 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,965 (Taka 1,838,389) | Taka 2,688,560 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.14 (Taka 117) | Taka 94 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (Taka 4,794) | Taka 2,108 | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 160% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Taka 719) | Taka 129 | + 458% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Taka 964) | Taka 491 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €44 (Taka 4,468) | Taka 1,039 | + 330% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.95 (Taka 404) | Taka 405 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €6 (Taka 660) | Taka 230 | + 187% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.26 (Taka 436) | Taka 411 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.51 (Taka 154) | Taka 82 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.37 (Taka 447) | Taka 100 | + 349% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (Taka 1,785) | Taka 240 | + 644% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (Taka 2,582) | Taka 1,281 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (Taka 1,513) | Taka 958 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (Taka 7,954) | Taka 2,373 | + 235% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (Taka 4,075) | Taka 2,103 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Taka 675) | Taka 1,179 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.93 (Taka 300) | Taka 284 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.78 (Taka 387) | Taka 632 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 (Taka 50,981) | Taka 35,756 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (Taka 13) | Taka 6.00 | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (Taka 4,332) | Taka 1,420 | + 205% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.12 (Taka 422) | Taka 266 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,428 prices entered by 310 different people.
Cost of living in Latvia is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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