Cost of living in Latvia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 111% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Latvia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (₨3,043) | ₨851 | + 258% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (₨1,940) | ₨952 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 (₨1,146) | ₨348 | + 229% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.47 (₨453) | ₨169 | + 167% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.14 (₨966) | ₨282 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.85 (₨876) | ₨252 | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.63 (₨1,731) | ₨1,139 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (₨529) | ₨290 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.75 (₨231) | ₨122 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 (₨461) | ₨549 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (₨3,342) | ₨2,949 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (₨643) | ₨289 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 (₨262) | ₨191 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 147% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Latvia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €966 (₨296,778) | ₨118,562 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €537 (₨165,175) | ₨73,692 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (₨59,421) | ₨23,696 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €649 (₨199,578) | ₨59,994 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €367 (₨112,784) | ₨50,948 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €129 (₨39,585) | ₨20,196 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (₨4,361) | ₨2,076 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €389 (₨119,441) | ₨71,670 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (₨32,318) | ₨22,629 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (₨5,523) | ₨1,673 | + 230% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (₨3,447) | ₨1,564 | + 120% | |
| Clothes | + 165% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 165% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Latvia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (₨22,572) | ₨3,426 | + 559% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (₨13,091) | ₨6,254 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (₨27,088) | ₨13,199 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (₨31,777) | ₨8,569 | + 271% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Latvia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,061 (₨7,088,606) | ₨4,456,060 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (₨561) | ₨270 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (₨10,258) | ₨4,626 | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 128% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Latvia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (₨1,957) | ₨1,015 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (₨4,384) | ₨1,391 | + 215% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (₨12,295) | ₨3,667 | + 235% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.15 (₨1,276) | ₨521 | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.83 (₨1,177) | ₨922 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (₨1,899) | ₨736 | + 158% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (₨615) | ₨249 | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 (₨549) | ₨242 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₨5,406) | ₨860 | + 529% | |
| Entertainment | + 167% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 167% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Latvia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (₨7,877) | ₨3,545 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨4,946) | ₨2,089 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (₨17,142) | ₨2,959 | + 479% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (₨17,757) | ₨7,109 | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨2,455) | ₨880 | + 179% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.01 (₨924) | ₨669 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.60 (₨1,414) | ₨1,106 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 (₨235,300) | ₨119,622 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (₨59) | ₨3.79 | + 1449% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (₨14,469) | ₨3,764 | + 284% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.60 (₨1,722) | ₨415 | + 314% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,106 prices entered by 490 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Latvia is 122% more expensive than in Pakistan
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