Cost of living in Latvia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Latvia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (₨1,569) | ₨519 | + 202% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.78 (₨1,246) | ₨705 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.00 (₨646) | ₨224 | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (₨264) | ₨118 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (₨632) | ₨165 | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.49 (₨535) | ₨102 | + 424% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨1,434) | ₨710 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.98 (₨211) | ₨221 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.71 (₨153) | ₨51 | + 200% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (₨243) | ₨220 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨1,508) | ₨2,141 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.76 (₨380) | ₨167 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (₨194) | ₨77 | + 151% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Latvia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €792 (₨170,635) | ₨65,360 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €522 (₨112,544) | ₨44,450 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (₨28,724) | ₨14,918 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €597 (₨128,620) | ₨47,849 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €366 (₨78,882) | ₨35,800 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (₨17,953) | ₨10,123 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (₨2,910) | ₨2,270 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €410 (₨88,400) | ₨53,975 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (₨21,534) | ₨18,356 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (₨2,942) | ₨851 | + 246% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (₨2,663) | ₨797 | + 234% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Latvia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (₨13,124) | ₨4,868 | + 170% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €21 (₨4,423) | ₨7,670 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (₨16,800) | ₨17,357 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (₨22,668) | ₨8,106 | + 180% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Latvia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,000 (₨4,093,268) | ₨5,697,890 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (₨359) | ₨146 | + 146% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (₨10,427) | ₨4,073 | + 156% | |
| Personal Care | + 166% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 166% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Latvia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (₨1,723) | ₨237 | + 627% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (₨3,447) | ₨572 | + 503% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (₨8,617) | ₨1,768 | + 387% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.00 (₨646) | ₨1,267 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (₨897) | ₨575 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (₨1,341) | ₨371 | + 262% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.82 (₨391) | ₨352 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.57 (₨768) | ₨116 | + 561% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₨4,309) | ₨681 | + 533% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Latvia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €16 (₨3,351) | ₨2,016 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨3,394) | ₨1,908 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (₨13,212) | ₨2,708 | + 388% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (₨10,532) | ₨4,907 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨2,099) | ₨1,025 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.61 (₨563) | ₨469 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.27 (₨705) | ₨513 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €765 (₨164,915) | ₨107,118 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₨21) | ₨4.02 | + 432% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (₨8,213) | ₨4,729 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (₨862) | ₨237 | + 263% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Latvia is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan
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