Top expat cities

Estonia

Narva

#5 Top 5 cities

Narva has lower costs and a distinctive borderland character, but for the average expat it remains more of a niche option.

Country overview

Population

54 409

Year-round temperatures

Day: -2°C až 22°C

Night: -8°C až 13°C

Climate

Cooler continental climate with a pronounced winter and short summer.

Distance to the sea

14 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Costs

Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 6/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

7/10

Everyday crime risk is moderate to low, but the border location, smaller international support network and winter road conditions justify a slightly more cautious score.

Natural disaster resilience

8/10

Narva has low earthquake risk, but severe cold, snowstorms, river flooding and occasional strong winds can still cause disruption.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Long-term expats
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇷🇺Russians
  • 🇺🇦Ukrainians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Quiet atmosphere

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Less dynamic environment
  • −Fewer work opportunities