Moving to Latvia from Chile
What to Expect
Considering a move from Chile to Latvia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Chile to Latvia, you would find that Latvia is 11.9% more expensive than Chile overall. A CLF1,900 salary in Chile would need to be roughly €75,700 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 Santiago, making it significantly cooler.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 26.3% more
Groceries
pay 2.0% more
Transportation
pay 30.2% more
Housing
pay 6.6% less
Childcare
pay 70.8% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 23.3% 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.
What salary do you need in Latvia?
What does your salary buy?
CLF1,900 → €75,700
To maintain the same standard of living in Latvia
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Latvia cost about 26% more than cities in Chile.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Chile to Latvia.
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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86.7
Chile
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Latvia compared to Chile.
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 performs significantly better than Chile across all safety metrics.
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
Latvia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Chile 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
Chile generally does better on infrastructure, though Latvia leads in broadband per 100 people.
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 Chile leads in poverty 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
Chile generally does better on family life, though Latvia leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021), Chilean Tax Administration (2016), State Revenue Service, Latvia (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Latvia vs Chile
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Santiago | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) | 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) | 60°/42°F (15°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) | 67°/51°F (20°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) | 41°/31°F (5°/0°C) |
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| Month | Santiago | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) | 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C) |
| Feb | 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) | 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C) |
| Mar | 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) | 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C) |
| Apr | 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C) |
| May | 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) | 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C) |
| Jun | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) | 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C) |
| Jul | 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) | 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C) |
| Aug | 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) |
| Sep | 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) | 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C) |
| Oct | 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C) |
| Nov | 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
| Dec | 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C) |
Data:
Dirección Meteorológica de Chile,
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre
Can you move from Chile to Latvia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chile 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.
Chile passport holder visiting Latvia
Visa Free
Latvia passport holder visiting Chile
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 Chile?
On average Latvia is around 12% pricier than Chile, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Latvia?
Budget about €18,925 for 3 months in Latvia (based on a CLF1,900 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Latvia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Latvia: 25.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Latvia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Latvia safe for expats?
Latvia performs significantly better than Chile across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Latvia is 2.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Chile. About 75% of people in Latvia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Latvia compared to Chile?
Latvia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in health coverage index. There are 34.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Latvia, compared to 33.3 in Chile. Latvia scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chile: 82).
What's the weather like in Latvia compared to Chile?
The average high temperature in Riga is 50°F, compared to 73°F in Santiago. Riga receives around 24.9 in of rainfall per year, while Santiago gets 13.5 in.
What language do they speak in Latvia?
The official language in Latvia is Latvian. In Chile, the official language is Spanish.
