Moving to Croatia from Latvia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Latvia to Croatia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Latvia to Croatia, you would find that Croatia is 10.0% more expensive than Latvia overall. A €65,700 salary in Latvia would need to be roughly HRK560,381 in Croatia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Croatian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Zagreb averages 60°F vs 50°F in Riga, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Latvia and Croatia.
What does your salary buy?
€65,700 → HRK560,381
To maintain the same standard of living in Croatia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 43.8% more
Groceries
pay 9.5% more
Transportation
pay 27.1% more
Housing
pay 39.2% more
Childcare
pay 43.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.0% 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Latvia to Croatia.
Who's moving to Croatia?
Top countries of origin for Croatia's foreign-born residents.
- 381,100
- 48,170
- 31,783
- 18,432
- 9,462
- 5,815
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67.23
Latvia
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Croatia compared to Latvia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Croatia performs significantly better than Latvia 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
Croatia 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
Latvia generally does better on environment, though Croatia leads in air pollution deaths.
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 Croatia 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
Croatia generally does better on employment & economy, though Latvia leads in top income tax 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 Croatia leads in life expectancy.
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 | Zagreb |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C) | 44°/29°F (7°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 60°/42°F (15°/6°C) | 69°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 67°/51°F (20°/11°C) | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 41°/31°F (5°/0°C) | 50°/35°F (10°/2°C) |
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| Month | Riga | Zagreb |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C) | 38°/25°F (3.1°/-4.0°C) |
| Feb | 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C) | 43°/28°F (6.1°/-2.5°C) |
| Mar | 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C) | 52°/34°F (11.3°/0.9°C) |
| Apr | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C) | 62°/41°F (16.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C) | 70°/49°F (21.3°/9.2°C) |
| Jun | 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C) | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C) | 80°/58°F (26.7°/14.2°C) |
| Aug | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 79°/57°F (26.2°/13.7°C) |
| Sep | 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C) | 72°/51°F (22.3°/10.4°C) |
| Oct | 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C) | 61°/42°F (16.2°/5.8°C) |
| Nov | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) | 49°/35°F (9.3°/1.8°C) |
| Dec | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C) | 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.9°C) |
Data:
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre,
Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Latvia and Croatia. To live, work, or study long-term in Croatia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Croatia's immigration authority.
Latvia passport holder visiting Croatia
Visa Free
Croatia 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 Croatia than Latvia?
On average Croatia is around 13% pricier than Latvia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Croatia?
Budget about HRK140,095 for 3 months in Croatia (based on a €65,700 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Croatia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Croatia: 27.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Croatia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Croatia safe for expats?
Croatia performs significantly better than Latvia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Croatia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Latvia.
How is healthcare in Croatia compared to Latvia?
Croatia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Croatia, compared to 33.8 in Latvia. Croatia scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Latvia: 75).
What's the weather like in Croatia compared to Latvia?
The average high temperature in Zagreb is 60°F, compared to 50°F in Riga. Zagreb receives around 33.7 in of rainfall per year, while Riga gets 24.9 in.
What language do they speak in Croatia?
The official language in Croatia is Croatian. In Latvia, the official language is Latvian.
