Cost of living in Latvia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 101% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (₨1,418) | ₨477 | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.60 (₨1,051) | ₨617 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.89 (₨543) | ₨253 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (₨199) | ₨112 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.05 (₨385) | ₨147 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.94 (₨739) | ₨86 | + 756% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.63 (₨680) | ₨736 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (₨335) | ₨147 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (₨88) | ₨52 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (₨215) | ₨285 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (₨1,970) | ₨1,607 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.72 (₨322) | ₨134 | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (₨139) | ₨80 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 130% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €719 (₨134,965) | ₨65,208 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €494 (₨92,711) | ₨40,062 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (₨40,327) | ₨11,662 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €549 (₨102,989) | ₨44,902 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €358 (₨67,167) | ₨32,659 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €126 (₨23,724) | ₨8,932 | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 (₨2,377) | ₨2,577 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €274 (₨51,357) | ₨44,480 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €185 (₨34,698) | ₨20,812 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₨1,821) | ₨667 | + 173% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €22 (₨4,059) | ₨518 | + 683% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (₨13,254) | ₨3,054 | + 334% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (₨6,317) | ₨5,408 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (₨13,283) | ₨8,399 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (₨15,947) | ₨5,912 | + 170% | |
| 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 | €17,965 (₨3,371,687) | ₨2,463,580 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.11 (₨209) | ₨107 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (₨8,792) | ₨2,108 | + 317% | |
| Personal Care | + 212% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 212% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨1,318) | ₨260 | + 407% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨1,769) | ₨616 | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €44 (₨8,195) | ₨1,831 | + 348% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.95 (₨742) | ₨463 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €6 (₨1,210) | ₨350 | + 246% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.26 (₨800) | ₨441 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.51 (₨283) | ₨189 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.37 (₨820) | ₨169 | + 385% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (₨3,274) | ₨480 | + 583% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (₨4,735) | ₨1,790 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (₨2,774) | ₨1,454 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (₨14,588) | ₨2,679 | + 445% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (₨7,474) | ₨3,680 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨1,238) | ₨850 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.93 (₨550) | ₨437 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.78 (₨709) | ₨448 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 (₨93,501) | ₨58,894 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (₨24) | ₨39 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (₨7,945) | ₨4,106 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.12 (₨774) | ₨267 | + 189% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,026 prices entered by 491 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Latvia is 108% more expensive than in Pakistan
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