Moving to Netherlands from Latvia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Latvia to Netherlands — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Latvia to Netherlands, you would find that Netherlands is 89.3% more expensive than Latvia overall. A €65,700 salary in Latvia would need to be roughly €106,983 in Netherlands to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Latvia to Netherlands.
What does your salary buy?
€65,700 → €106,983
To maintain the same standard of living in Netherlands
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Restaurants
pay 92.8% more
Groceries
pay 60.5% more
Transportation
pay 2.0 times more
Housing
pay 2.6 times more
Childcare
pay 2.4 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 57.2% 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 Latvia to Netherlands, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Latvia and Netherlands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Netherlands 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
Netherlands 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 Netherlands 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
Netherlands generally does better on infrastructure, though Latvia leads in water stress level.
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
Netherlands 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
Netherlands generally does better on family life, though Latvia leads in education spending.
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 | Amsterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C) | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 60°/42°F (15°/6°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 67°/51°F (20°/11°C) | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 41°/31°F (5°/0°C) | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) |
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| Month | Riga | Amsterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C) | 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) |
| Feb | 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C) | 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) |
| Mar | 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C) | 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) |
| Apr | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C) | 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) |
| May | 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C) | 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) |
| Jun | 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C) | 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C) | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) |
| Aug | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C) | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) |
| Oct | 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C) | 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) | 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) |
| Dec | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C) | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) |
Data:
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre,
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Latvia and Netherlands. To live, work, or study long-term in Netherlands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Netherlands's immigration authority.
Latvia passport holder visiting Netherlands
Visa Free
Netherlands 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 Netherlands than Latvia?
Day-to-day costs in Netherlands run about 63% higher than Latvia on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Netherlands?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,700 comparable salary, that's around €26,746 in Netherlands for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Netherlands?
With 44.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Netherlands can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Latvia and Netherlands.
Is Netherlands safe for expats?
Netherlands performs significantly better than Latvia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Netherlands is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Latvia.
How is healthcare in Netherlands compared to Latvia?
Netherlands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 39.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Netherlands, compared to 33.8 in Latvia. Netherlands scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Latvia: 75).
What's the weather like in Netherlands compared to Latvia?
The average high temperature in Amsterdam is 56°F, compared to 50°F in Riga. Amsterdam receives around 30.7 in of rainfall per year, while Riga gets 24.9 in.
What language do they speak in Netherlands?
The official language in Netherlands is Dutch. In Latvia, the official language is Latvian.
