Top expat cities

Latvia

Jūrmala

#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

Population

52 001

Year-round temperatures

Day: -1°C až 23°C

Night: -6°C až 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

Costs

Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 6/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Safety

8/10

Jūrmala is usually calm and safe, with the main practical risks being seasonal petty theft and isolated late-night incidents during the busy summer period.

Natural disaster resilience

7/10

The low-lying coast is exposed to strong Baltic storms, coastal flooding, and heavy rain, although major disasters remain uncommon.

Other scores

Other scores

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

Community types

  • Families
  • Couples
  • Retirees
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇷🇺Russians
  • 🇺🇦Ukrainians
  • 🇪🇺Scandinavians
  • 🇩🇪Germans

Pros / Cons

Pros

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

Cons

  • −Higher prices
  • −Tourism seasonality
  • −Smaller job market