Moving to Latvia from Argentina
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Argentina to Latvia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Argentina to Latvia, you would find that Latvia is 51.1% more expensive than Argentina overall. A ARS110,887,500 salary in Argentina would need to be roughly €73,601 in Latvia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Latvian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Riga averages 50°F vs 73°F in Buenos Aires, making it significantly cooler.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Argentina to Latvia.
What does your salary buy?
ARS110,887,500 → €73,601
To maintain the same standard of living in Latvia
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Restaurants
pay 3.4% less
Groceries
pay 0.7% less
Transportation
pay 32.8% more
Housing
pay 68.2% more
Childcare
pay 3.3 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 45.8% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Argentina to Latvia, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Latvia?
Top countries of origin for Latvia's foreign-born residents.
- 116,771
- 42,251
- 32,262
- 14,209
- 5,651
- 3,712
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69.22
Argentina
Key Indicator Comparison
How Argentina and Latvia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Latvia generally does better on safety, though Argentina leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Argentina generally does better on environment, though Latvia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Latvia performs significantly better than Argentina across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Latvia generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Latvia generally does better on family life, though Argentina leads in life expectancy.
Data: Federal Administration of Public Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Buenos Aires | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) | 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) | 60°/42°F (15°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) | 67°/51°F (20°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) | 41°/31°F (5°/0°C) |
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| Month | Buenos Aires | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) | 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C) |
| Feb | 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) | 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C) |
| Mar | 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) | 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C) |
| Apr | 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C) |
| May | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) | 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C) |
| Jun | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) | 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C) |
| Jul | 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) | 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C) |
| Aug | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) |
| Sep | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) | 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C) |
| Oct | 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C) |
| Nov | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
| Dec | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C) |
Data:
Servicio Meteorológico Nacional,
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina and Latvia. To live, work, or study long-term in Latvia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Latvia's immigration authority.
Argentina passport holder visiting Latvia
Visa Free
Latvia passport holder visiting Argentina
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Latvia than Argentina?
Day-to-day costs in Latvia run about 12% higher than Argentina on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Latvia?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a ARS110,887,500 comparable salary, that's around €18,400 in Latvia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Latvia?
With 26.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Latvia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Argentina and Latvia.
Is Latvia safe for expats?
Latvia generally does better on safety, though Argentina leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Latvia is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Argentina. About 75% of people in Latvia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Latvia compared to Argentina?
Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Latvia, compared to 40.8 in Argentina. Latvia scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).
What's the weather like in Latvia compared to Argentina?
The average high temperature in Riga is 50°F, compared to 73°F in Buenos Aires. Riga receives around 24.9 in of rainfall per year, while Buenos Aires gets 48.7 in.
What language do they speak in Latvia?
The official language in Latvia is Latvian. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.
