RigaLatvia · Europe

Latvia · Europe · Population 742,572 · Europe/Riga

Riga in Latvia (Europe) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$2082 incl. rent, a safety index of 62.8/100, an average annual temperature of 8.2°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$2082incl. rent · est. range

$1770 – $2498

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-07

Safety index

62.8/100

Source: public statistical estimate · safety index

Climate (10-yr avg)

8.2°C avg/yr

736mm · 2853h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

104Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband) (country-level)

Air quality

9.7µg/m³ PM2.5 · Good

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

Official digital-nomad visa (since 2022, one year)

Source: Latvia snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Riga?

Riga has an estimated monthly cost of ~$2082 including rent (range $1770–$2498), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is Riga safe?

Riga scores 62.8/100 on the public statistical safety estimate (higher is safer).

How can Chinese passport holders enter Latvia?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaRequired to Latvia. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Riga?

Median fixed broadband download is about 104 Mbps (public statistical estimate) at country level.

About Latvia

Latvia: GDP per capita ~$26,312 (World Bank), HDI 0.879, Global Peace Index rank #31 (IEP 2024). Open Latvia country page →

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