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At a Glance

How Latvia compares across key indices

Cost of Living

58 vs NYC

100 = NYC

Safety Index

79/100

Healthcare

63/100

Quality of Life

164/200

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Cost of Living

How far your money goes in Latvia

Cost of Living

58

100 = NYC baseline

Rent Index

43

100 = NYC rent

Groceries

58

100 = NYC groceries

Restaurant Prices

61

100 = NYC dining

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Safety & Crime

Low Risk

How safe residents feel in Latvia - based on surveys of people living there

Safety Index

79/100

Crime Index

10/100

Lower is better

Walking Safety

Daytime100

Nighttime100

0 point drop from day to night

Cities in Latvia

Latvia has 15 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $1,143 in Ventspils to $1,459 in Riga. Jūrmala leads on safety, scoring 83/100. Ventspils ranks highest for quality of life at 168/200.

💸Most Affordable

Ventspils

$1,143/mo

Safest

Jūrmala

83/100

Best Quality of Life

Ventspils

168/200

Best Healthcare

Riga

73/100

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City	Monthly Cost	Safety	Quality of Life	Healthcare	Pollution
Riga	$1,459	76/100	164/200	73/100	29
Daugavpils	$1,169	82/100	167/200	60/100	17
Liepāja	$1,160	83/100	168/200	60/100	16
Jelgava	$1,148	83/100	168/200	59/100	16
Jūrmala	$1,145	83/100	168/200	59/100	15
Ventspils	$1,143	83/100	168/200	59/100	15
Rēzekne	$1,143	83/100	168/200	59/100	15
Valmiera	$1,143	83/100	168/200	59/100	15
Ogre	$1,143	83/100	168/200	59/100	15
Jēkabpils	$1,143	83/100	168/200	59/100	15
Mārupe	$1,143	83/100	168/200	59/100	15
Salaspils	$1,143	83/100	168/200	59/100	15
Dārzciems	$1,143	83/100	168/200	59/100	15
Tukums	$1,143	83/100	168/200	59/100	15
Cēsis	$1,143	83/100	168/200	59/100	15

Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.

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Schools

Verified school profiles for families comparing language model, grade range, credentials, and admissions next steps in Latvia. Tuition appears only when published in verified public sources.

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4

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7

Credential signals

Exupery International School

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International

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International School of Riga

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King’s College, The British School of Latvia

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British School of Latvia

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Jūrmala

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Cambridge International School

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Ogre Technical School

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Riga State Gymnasium No. 1

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High school

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Riga State Gymnasium No. 2

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Environment

Clean

Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Latvia

Pollution Index

23/100

Lower is better

PM2.5

11.6ug/m3

Good

Environmental Quality

Air Quality100/100

Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about living in Latvia, answered with data

What is the cost of living in Latvia?

Latvia has a cost of living index of 58 relative to New York City (100). It is moderately affordable compared to the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $1,459 in Riga.

Is Latvia safe for expats?

Latvia has a safety index of 79/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Riga scores highest on safety at 76/100.

What is the best city in Latvia for expats and digital nomads?

Riga ranks highest for quality of life in Latvia, scoring 164/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $1,459/mo for a single person.

How good is healthcare in Latvia?

Latvia scores 63/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.

Is Latvia cheaper than the United States?

Yes. Latvia's cost of living is roughly 42% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 57% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.

What is the air quality and pollution like in Latvia?

Latvia has a pollution index of 23/100 (lower = cleaner). This is relatively clean by global standards, making it appealing for those prioritising air quality and outdoor lifestyle.

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Latvia🇱🇻

At a Glance

Cost of Living

Safety & Crime

Walking Safety

Cities in Latvia

Schools

Exupery International School

International School of Riga

International School Premjers

King’s College, The British School of Latvia

Exupery International School

International School of Latvia

King's College Latvia

RTU International School of Science and Technology

Jelgava Spidola State Gymnasium (Jelgavas Spidolas Valsts Gimnazija)

Riga State Gymnasium No. 3

International Montessori School of Latvia

Ogre Technical School

Riga State Gymnasium No. 1

Riga State Gymnasium No. 2

Healthcare

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Environment

Environmental Quality

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Latvia?

Is Latvia safe for expats?

What is the best city in Latvia for expats and digital nomads?

How good is healthcare in Latvia?

Is Latvia cheaper than the United States?

What is the air quality and pollution like in Latvia?

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