- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Latvia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6 (Taka 621) | Taka 327 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.95 (Taka 485) | Taka 403 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.84 (Taka 278) | Taka 155 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (Taka 96) | Taka 74 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.65 (Taka 161) | Taka 97 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.84 (Taka 180) | Taka 62 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.43 (Taka 336) | Taka 357 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.26 (Taka 124) | Taka 146 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (Taka 46) | Taka 23 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (Taka 107) | Taka 272 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Taka 769) | Taka 2,494 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.65 (Taka 162) | Taka 99 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (Taka 73) | Taka 43 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €721 (Taka 70,543) | Taka 44,462 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €458 (Taka 44,768) | Taka 31,399 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (Taka 14,373) | Taka 4,909 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €508 (Taka 49,666) | Taka 39,799 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €305 (Taka 29,786) | Taka 23,642 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €96 (Taka 9,362) | Taka 4,134 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €10 (Taka 1,012) | Taka 2,062 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €367 (Taka 35,884) | Taka 42,558 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (Taka 10,389) | Taka 17,132 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Taka 639) | Taka 291 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Taka 838) | Taka 523 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (Taka 7,157) | Taka 2,133 | + 236% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (Taka 2,889) | Taka 2,294 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (Taka 7,118) | Taka 4,393 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (Taka 8,446) | Taka 3,787 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,754 (Taka 1,736,528) | Taka 2,759,450 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.16 (Taka 114) | Taka 93 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (Taka 4,601) | Taka 1,857 | + 148% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Taka 762) | Taka 249 | + 206% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Taka 914) | Taka 376 | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (Taka 3,001) | Taka 1,289 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.11 (Taka 402) | Taka 319 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.85 (Taka 278) | Taka 268 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (Taka 278) | Taka 300 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (Taka 136) | Taka 84 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 (Taka 179) | Taka 105 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (Taka 1,366) | Taka 335 | + 308% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 (Taka 1,825) | Taka 1,013 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Taka 1,301) | Taka 752 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (Taka 5,466) | Taka 2,781 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (Taka 5,132) | Taka 2,400 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.51 (Taka 539) | Taka 640 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.05 (Taka 298) | Taka 279 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.89 (Taka 283) | Taka 524 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €522 (Taka 51,027) | Taka 35,756 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (Taka 16) | Taka 11 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (Taka 4,423) | Taka 2,853 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.45 (Taka 337) | Taka 233 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
97.811
BDT
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,378 prices entered by 482 different people.
Cost of living in Latvia is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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