Cost of Living in Riga, Latvia
Riga is a city in Latvia, where a single person can expect to spend about $1,405 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $603 per month, or $411 outside the centre. Internet is solid at around 124 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Riga scores 76/100 — generally safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 70°F and winter highs around 35°F, with roughly 142 sunny days a year.
Riga Cost of Living Breakdown
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Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Riga
How Riga Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Riga ranks in the top 6% for air quality, but sits in the bottom 12% for food scene. It is cheaper than 57% of them.
| Metric | Riga | World rank | Rank in Europe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $1,405 | #146 of 340 | #14 of 91 |
| Safety | 76/100 | #99 of 340 | #54 of 91 |
| Healthcare | 61/100 | #237 of 340 | #72 of 91 |
| Internet speed | 124 Mbps | #217 of 340 | #59 of 91 |
| Walkability | 72/100 | #76 of 340 | #54 of 91 |
| Public transit | 60/100 | #93 of 340 | #54 of 91 |
| Food scene | 60/100 | #303 of 340 | #76 of 91 |
| Air quality | 93/100 | #19 of 340 | #12 of 91 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Cheaper Alternatives to Riga
Cities with a similar mix of safety, food, culture, walkability and climate that cost at least 15% less per month than Riga.
- Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina — $1,101/mo, 22% cheaper, safety 72/100
- Bansko, Bulgaria — $849/mo, 40% cheaper, safety 80/100
- Antalya, Turkey — $1,075/mo, 23% cheaper, safety 72/100
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Riga FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Riga?
A single person should budget around $1,405 per month in Riga, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs. A family of four typically needs about $3,369 per month excluding rent.
How much is rent in Riga?
A one-bedroom apartment in central Riga averages $603 per month, dropping to about $411 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $1,143.
Is Riga safe?
Riga scores 76/100 on safety, which is generally safe. Tourist safety is rated 80/100.
How fast is the internet in Riga?
Median download speeds in Riga are around 124 Mbps — solid for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 18 coworking spaces in the city.
Does Latvia offer a digital nomad visa?
Latvia does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders can usually stay 90 days visa-free.
What is the weather like in Riga?
Riga sees summer highs around 70°F and winter highs near 35°F, with about 142 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 124 days.
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