Moving to Latvia from Iran
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Iran to Latvia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Iran to Latvia, you would find that Latvia is 2.3 times more expensive than Iran overall. A IRR100,000,000,000 salary in Iran would need to be roughly €151,000 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 72°F in Tehran, making it significantly cooler.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 2.4 times more
Groceries
pay 2.4 times more
Transportation
pay 2.4 times more
Housing
pay 83.7% more
Childcare
pay 8.2 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.9 times 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?
IRR100,000,000,000 → €151,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Latvia
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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 6% more than cities in Iran.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Iran 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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55.46
Iran
Key Indicator Comparison
How Iran and Latvia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Iran generally does better on safety, though Latvia 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
Latvia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iran 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
Latvia performs significantly better than Iran across all environment metrics.
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 generally does better on infrastructure, though Iran leads in electricity per capita.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Latvia generally does better on employment & economy, though Iran 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
Latvia generally does better on family life, though Iran leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2014–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2007–2021). How we calculate this
Weather in Latvia vs Iran
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tehran | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) | 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) | 60°/42°F (15°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) | 67°/51°F (20°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 41°/31°F (5°/0°C) |
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| Month | Tehran | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) | 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C) |
| Feb | 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) | 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C) |
| Mar | 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) | 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C) |
| Apr | 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C) |
| May | 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) | 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C) |
| Jun | 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) | 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C) |
| Jul | 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) | 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C) |
| Aug | 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) |
| Sep | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) | 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C) |
| Oct | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C) |
| Nov | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
| Dec | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C) |
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology CentreCan you move from Iran to Latvia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iran 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.
Iran passport holder visiting Latvia
Visa Required
Latvia passport holder visiting Iran
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Iran?
Day-to-day costs in Latvia run about 133% higher than Iran 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 IRR100,000,000,000 comparable salary, that's around €37,750 in Latvia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Latvia?
With 25.8 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 Iran and Latvia.
Is Latvia safe for expats?
Iran generally does better on safety, though Latvia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Latvia is 2.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Iran.
How is healthcare in Latvia compared to Iran?
Latvia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iran leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 34.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Latvia, compared to 18.1 in Iran. Latvia scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74).
What's the weather like in Latvia compared to Iran?
The average high temperature in Riga is 50°F, compared to 72°F in Tehran. Riga receives around 24.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tehran gets 9.1 in.
What language do they speak in Latvia?
The official language in Latvia is Latvian. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).
