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Latvia
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- 1
- guide
- Average rating
- 7.3
- average rating
- Average monthly living costs, before rent
- $1,286
- a month before rent
At a glance
Visa and working hours
Digital nomad visa coming soon
The Latvian government has introduced a digital nomad visa that allows internationals to stay in Latvia for up to one year, with the possibility of renewal for another year, while working remotely. This visa aims to promote immigration of qualified individuals who can contribute to Latvia's business industry and economic sector. Authorities believe it will also boost the tourism sector by attracting remote workers. Although not available yet, the digital nomad visa is undergoing final approvals and changes before being officially launched for digital nomads. Updates on requirements and availability will be provided once finalized.
Working hours
Latvia operates in the Eastern European Time (EET) zone, which aligns well with typical European working hours.
Typical year in Riga
By month
| Month | Low °C | High °C | Rain mm | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4 | 1 | 67 | snow |
| February | -3 | 2 | 46 | snow |
| March | -1 | 12 | 28 | |
| April | 1 | 17 | 73 | |
| May | 5 | 22 | 77 | |
| June | 12 | 24 | 103 | wet month · peak season |
| July | 16 | 27 | 138 | wet month · peak season |
| August | 14 | 25 | 98 | wet month · peak season |
| September | 12 | 24 | 58 | |
| October | 4 | 13 | 72 | |
| November | 0 | 9 | 42 | |
| December | 1 | 4 | 52 |
Typical daytime highs and overnight lows, from the last two years of observations (Open-Meteo). Rain icons mark the wettest months.
- Visitors a year
- 1.3M2024
- Crowds
- Medium
- Peak season
- Jun–Aug
- Low season
- Nov–Mar
Costs
$1,286a month, before rent
Comfortable living costs, rent not included
Day-to-day spending for a month: two meals out and a coffee every day, three taxis and two nights out a week, a gym and a coworking desk. Add your rent on top.
Moderate- Meal in a casual restaurant$12
- Speciality coffee$3.71
- Pint of local beer$4.28
- Cocktail$9.56
- Taxi for 2 miles$8.44
- Men's haircut$17
- Women's haircut$37
- Gym membership, monthly$50
- Coworking, monthly$152
Prices as of Oct 2026. Confidence: medium (gym & coworking verified; other prices restated at 2026-10-07 exchange rates). Sources: numbeo.com, liveriga.com. Always check locally before planning around them.