Latvia
Cēsis
#4 Top 5 cities
Cesis is appealing for a quieter creative or family-oriented life, but more as a niche option than a broad expat center.
Country overview
Population
15 020
Year-round temperatures
Day: -1°C až 23°C
Night: -7°C až 13°C
Climate
A cooler inland northern European climate with a pronounced winter.
Distance to the sea
85 km
Social atmosphere
6/10
Costs
Housing cost
8/10
Food cost
7/10
Business friendliness
4/10
Safety
9/10
Cēsis is a quiet small city with low everyday crime; routine care with belongings is usually sufficient.
Natural disaster resilience
8/10
Major natural hazards are uncommon, though intense rain, winter storms, and local flooding can occasionally affect the area.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
6/10
Internet speed
6/10
Internet stability
7/10
Electricity stability
7/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇩🇪Germans
- 🇷🇺Russians
- 🇪🇺Scandinavians
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Quiet atmosphere
- +Lower living costs
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- −Smaller job market
- −Less dynamic environment
- −Smaller expat scene