- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
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 | €7 (Taka 634) | Taka 328 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.90 (Taka 465) | Taka 415 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.84 (Taka 270) | Taka 169 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (Taka 92) | Taka 74 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.66 (Taka 158) | Taka 97 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.75 (Taka 166) | Taka 63 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.43 (Taka 326) | Taka 359 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.26 (Taka 120) | Taka 146 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (Taka 44) | Taka 24 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (Taka 104) | Taka 304 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Taka 757) | Taka 2,421 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.65 (Taka 157) | Taka 101 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (Taka 70) | Taka 44 | + 60% | |
| 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 63,769) | Taka 42,189 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €451 (Taka 42,731) | Taka 32,498 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (Taka 13,938) | Taka 3,873 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €493 (Taka 46,773) | Taka 42,062 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €316 (Taka 30,005) | Taka 24,788 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (Taka 8,967) | Taka 3,366 | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €12 (Taka 1,150) | Taka 2,008 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €367 (Taka 34,798) | Taka 43,783 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (Taka 10,074) | Taka 14,583 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (Taka 616) | Taka 292 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Taka 837) | Taka 606 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (Taka 6,940) | Taka 2,177 | + 219% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (Taka 2,919) | Taka 2,485 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (Taka 6,884) | Taka 4,501 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (Taka 8,190) | Taka 3,784 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,253 (Taka 1,731,308) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (Taka 118) | Taka 92 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (Taka 4,447) | Taka 2,504 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Taka 739) | Taka 297 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Taka 886) | Taka 476 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (Taka 2,910) | Taka 1,238 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.11 (Taka 390) | Taka 370 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 (Taka 219) | Taka 304 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.72 (Taka 258) | Taka 344 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (Taka 132) | Taka 90 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 (Taka 174) | Taka 110 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Taka 1,485) | Taka 326 | + 356% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 0% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 (Taka 1,770) | Taka 1,455 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (Taka 1,302) | Taka 756 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (Taka 5,300) | Taka 2,663 | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (Taka 4,977) | Taka 4,971 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.89 (Taka 559) | Taka 1,315 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.77 (Taka 263) | Taka 516 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (Taka 285) | Taka 564 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €522 (Taka 49,483) | Taka 35,756 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (Taka 15) | Taka 21 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (Taka 3,747) | Taka 2,557 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.45 (Taka 327) | Taka 228 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
94.851
BDT
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,099 prices entered by 468 different people.
Cost of living in Latvia is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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