- Cost of Living
- Latvia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Latvia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Latvia is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (₨1,009) | ₨528 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.90 (₨740) | ₨604 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.84 (₨429) | ₨214 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (₨147) | ₨108 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.66 (₨251) | ₨121 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.75 (₨264) | ₨82 | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.43 (₨519) | ₨437 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.26 (₨191) | ₨153 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (₨70) | ₨40 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (₨165) | ₨314 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨1,205) | ₨2,141 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.65 (₨250) | ₨117 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (₨112) | ₨55 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Latvia is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €672 (₨101,549) | ₨57,018 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €451 (₨68,047) | ₨35,866 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (₨22,196) | ₨7,949 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €493 (₨74,484) | ₨44,615 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €316 (₨47,782) | ₨25,314 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (₨14,280) | ₨6,795 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €12 (₨1,831) | ₨2,652 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €367 (₨55,414) | ₨39,920 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (₨16,043) | ₨11,091 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (₨980) | ₨499 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨1,333) | ₨947 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Latvia is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (₨11,052) | ₨2,542 | + 335% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (₨4,648) | ₨4,026 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (₨10,963) | ₨6,025 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (₨13,043) | ₨5,302 | + 146% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Latvia is 108% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,253 (₨2,757,023) | ₨1,796,100 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (₨188) | ₨89 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (₨7,081) | ₨2,526 | + 180% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Latvia is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (₨1,177) | ₨227 | + 417% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨1,411) | ₨639 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (₨4,634) | ₨2,133 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.11 (₨621) | ₨444 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 (₨349) | ₨268 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.72 (₨411) | ₨340 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (₨211) | ₨142 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 (₨277) | ₨109 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (₨2,365) | ₨627 | + 277% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Latvia is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 (₨2,819) | ₨1,501 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (₨2,074) | ₨1,126 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (₨8,440) | ₨3,688 | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (₨7,925) | ₨3,095 | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.89 (₨889) | ₨526 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.77 (₨419) | ₨391 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (₨453) | ₨548 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €522 (₨78,799) | ₨54,726 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (₨23) | ₨29 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (₨5,967) | ₨3,850 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.45 (₨521) | ₨182 | + 187% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,167 prices entered by 650 different people.
Cost of living in Latvia is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan
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