- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Latvia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (₨1,143) | ₨557 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.98 (₨797) | ₨619 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.68 (₨428) | ₨219 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (₨159) | ₨108 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.73 (₨276) | ₨122 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.02 (₨322) | ₨79 | + 308% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.72 (₨595) | ₨613 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.42 (₨227) | ₨156 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.50 (₨80) | ₨39 | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (₨156) | ₨283 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨1,265) | ₨2,980 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.71 (₨273) | ₨116 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.77 (₨122) | ₨57 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €656 (₨104,825) | ₨56,589 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €449 (₨71,734) | ₨35,418 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €144 (₨23,099) | ₨8,319 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €547 (₨87,392) | ₨46,212 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €353 (₨56,380) | ₨29,470 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €97 (₨15,434) | ₨6,959 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €13 (₨2,069) | ₨2,729 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €363 (₨58,044) | ₨41,526 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (₨17,057) | ₨11,677 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₨1,397) | ₨499 | + 180% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨1,199) | ₨1,031 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (₨11,530) | ₨2,663 | + 333% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (₨4,910) | ₨4,551 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (₨11,277) | ₨6,644 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (₨14,788) | ₨6,006 | + 146% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 101% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,300 (₨2,926,163) | ₨2,115,150 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (₨204) | ₨92 | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (₨7,236) | ₨2,561 | + 183% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 79% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (₨1,246) | ₨241 | + 417% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨1,494) | ₨748 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (₨5,239) | ₨2,396 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.00 (₨320) | ₨445 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (₨400) | ₨320 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.21 (₨354) | ₨365 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.26 (₨202) | ₨158 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (₨308) | ₨112 | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨1,977) | ₨589 | + 236% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €15 (₨2,444) | ₨1,589 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (₨2,156) | ₨1,181 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (₨4,805) | ₨3,978 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (₨6,415) | ₨3,176 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.76 (₨922) | ₨1,228 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (₨426) | ₨389 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.19 (₨510) | ₨548 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €450 (₨71,957) | ₨57,145 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (₨24) | ₨52 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (₨6,436) | ₨3,979 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.68 (₨589) | ₨281 | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
159.904
PKR
/
EUR
*
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,769 prices entered by 635 different people.
Cost of living in Latvia is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Angola is 184% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 273% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Andorra is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Argentina is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 178% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 91% more expensive than in Pakistan