Riga’s Art Nouveau, Jūrmala’s pine beaches and a calm life. Many Russian speakers.
For living77/100
For travel67/100
Key facts
Average net salary$1,400 /mo
Monthly costs for one person, excl. rent$750 /mo
Meal at a cheap restaurant$11
Traveller daily budget$70 /day
Safety8/10
ClimateContinental
Avg summer temperature+22 °C
Avg winter temperature-3 °C
Best time to visitJune, July, August
Life expectancy76.4
Population1,847,785
Passport of this countryvisa-free to 159 countries
Places worth seeing
- Old Riga: House of the Blackheads and cathedrals.
- Alberta iela: Europe’s finest Art Nouveau.
- Central Market: A market in zeppelin hangars.
- Jūrmala: Beaches and wooden villas.
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