Moving to Colombia from Latvia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Latvia to Colombia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Latvia to Colombia, you would find that Colombia is 29.5% cheaper than Latvia overall. A €64,304 salary in Latvia would need to be roughly COP177,239,307 in Colombia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bogota averages 61°F vs 50°F in Riga, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Latvia to Colombia.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → COP177,239,307
To maintain the same standard of living in Colombia
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 42.1% less
Groceries
pay 8.9% less
Transportation
pay 4.1% less
Housing
pay 23.1% less
Childcare
pay 56.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 55.8% less
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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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Latvia to Colombia.
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 better than Colombia 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Colombia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Colombia performs significantly better than Latvia 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
Latvia performs better than Colombia 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
Latvia performs better than Colombia across all employment & economy metrics.
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 performs better than Colombia across all family life metrics.
Data: State Revenue Service, Latvia, 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 | Riga | Bogota |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C) | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 60°/42°F (15°/6°C) | 61°/47°F (16°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 67°/51°F (20°/11°C) | 60°/45°F (15°/7°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 41°/31°F (5°/0°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
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| Month | Riga | Bogota |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C) | 62°/42°F (16.4°/5.6°C) |
| Feb | 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C) | 62°/44°F (16.7°/6.5°C) |
| Mar | 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C) | 62°/46°F (16.7°/7.6°C) |
| Apr | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C) | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.6°C) |
| May | 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C) | 61°/48°F (16.2°/8.7°C) |
| Jun | 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C) | 60°/47°F (15.7°/8.3°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C) | 59°/46°F (14.9°/7.7°C) |
| Aug | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.3°C) |
| Sep | 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C) | 60°/45°F (15.8°/7.1°C) |
| Oct | 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C) | 61°/46°F (15.9°/7.7°C) |
| Nov | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) | 61°/46°F (16.0°/7.9°C) |
| Dec | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C) | 61°/43°F (16.1°/6.3°C) |
Data:
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre,
Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environment Studies
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Latvia and Colombia. To live, work, or study long-term in Colombia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Colombia's immigration authority.
Latvia passport holder visiting Colombia
Visa Free
Colombia passport holder visiting Latvia
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 Colombia than Latvia?
Yes — Colombia is on average about 35% cheaper than Latvia. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Colombia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly COP44,309,827 in Colombia on a €64,304 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Colombia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Colombia has 17.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Colombia safe for expats?
Latvia performs better than Colombia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Colombia is 25.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Latvia. About 51% of people in Colombia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Colombia compared to Latvia?
Colombia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 24.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Colombia, compared to 33.8 in Latvia. Colombia scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Latvia: 75).
What's the weather like in Colombia compared to Latvia?
The average high temperature in Bogota is 61°F, compared to 50°F in Riga. Bogota receives around 31.5 in of rainfall per year, while Riga gets 24.9 in.
What language do they speak in Colombia?
The official language in Colombia is Spanish. In Latvia, the official language is Latvian.
