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Riga, Latvia
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Affordable Baltic capital with an Art Nouveau core; eurozone
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Riga climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 30,318 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 313 Mbps | 254 Mbps | 5 ms | 22,836 |
| Mobile | 213 Mbps | 27.5 Mbps | 18 ms | 7,482 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 0.863 EUR, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $1,008 | EUR 869 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,619 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $3,406 | EUR 2,938 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $1,567 | EUR 1,352 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $612 | EUR 528 |
| 1BR outside center | $411 | EUR 355 |
| 3BR city center | $1,217 | EUR 1,049 |
| 3BR outside center | $810 | EUR 699 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $301 | EUR 259 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $206 | EUR 178 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $17.39 | EUR 15.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $69.56 | EUR 60.00 |
| Fast food combo | $9.28 | EUR 8.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $6.37 | EUR 5.49 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $1.68 | EUR 1.45 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $370 | EUR 319 |
| Phone plan / mo | $23 | EUR 19.70 |
| Internet / mo | $21 | EUR 18.09 |
| Gym membership / mo | $49 | EUR 42.47 |
| Cinema ticket | $11.59 | EUR 10.00 |
| Preschool / mo | $663 | EUR 572 |
| International school / yr | $18,336 | EUR 15,815 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $28,275 | EUR 24,388 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Latvia
Country-level research that applies to living in Riga — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90/180 Schengen |
| Digital nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa — income requirement ~€2,860-2,940/mo (2.5x Latvian avg wage) — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | DNV years don't count toward PR |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 20-31% — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 5/10 · cross-border collection 8/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Latvia profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo