Top expat cities

Latvia

Jurmala

#2 Top 5 cities

Jurmala is attractive for a calmer seaside life near Riga, especially for couples, families, and people who do not need the center daily.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: -1°C aΕΎ 23°C

Night: -6°C aΕΎ 14°C

Climate

A cooler Baltic coastal climate with a mild summer and a windy winter.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 8/10
Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 5/10
Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 8/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Families
  • Couples
  • Retirees
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡·πŸ‡ΊRussians
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦Ukrainians
  • πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊScandinavians
  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Proximity to the capital
  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • βˆ’Higher prices
  • βˆ’Tourism seasonality
  • βˆ’Smaller job market