Cost of living in Latvia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (₨1,398) | ₨609 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.21 (₨872) | ₨658 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.60 (₨435) | ₨250 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (₨165) | ₨111 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.80 (₨301) | ₨122 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.79 (₨299) | ₨116 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.06 (₨513) | ₨513 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.25 (₨210) | ₨182 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.55 (₨92) | ₨47 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (₨199) | ₨366 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨1,396) | ₨2,635 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.76 (₨294) | ₨127 | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.61 (₨102) | ₨56 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €787 (₨131,757) | ₨56,028 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €477 (₨79,884) | ₨37,189 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (₨22,316) | ₨9,197 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €581 (₨97,316) | ₨50,256 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €337 (₨56,414) | ₨30,769 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (₨14,878) | ₨8,410 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (₨2,076) | ₨2,495 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €317 (₨53,012) | ₨40,044 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €148 (₨24,763) | ₨11,962 | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₨1,699) | ₨600 | + 183% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨1,424) | ₨797 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (₨12,834) | ₨2,116 | + 506% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (₨5,716) | ₨3,603 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (₨14,162) | ₨6,737 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 (₨13,767) | ₨5,639 | + 144% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 128% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,999 (₨3,179,893) | ₨1,997,080 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (₨220) | ₨112 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (₨7,444) | ₨1,909 | + 290% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 164% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (₨1,055) | ₨311 | + 240% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (₨2,133) | ₨401 | + 433% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (₨5,592) | ₨1,486 | + 276% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.35 (₨729) | ₨514 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (₨606) | ₨303 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (₨588) | ₨309 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 (₨261) | ₨189 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.05 (₨678) | ₨133 | + 411% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (₨2,710) | ₨394 | + 589% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (₨3,917) | ₨1,486 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨2,595) | ₨1,191 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (₨11,682) | ₨3,713 | + 215% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (₨7,303) | ₨3,615 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨1,104) | ₨885 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.83 (₨474) | ₨325 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.14 (₨526) | ₨393 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €435 (₨72,873) | ₨55,804 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (₨22) | ₨4.62 | + 376% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (₨6,857) | ₨4,249 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.91 (₨654) | ₨216 | + 202% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,620 prices entered by 514 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Latvia is 91% more expensive than in Pakistan
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