Moving to Singapore from Latvia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Latvia to Singapore? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Latvia to Singapore, you would find that Singapore is 2.1 times more expensive than Latvia overall. A €64,304 salary in Latvia would need to be roughly SGD281,768 in Singapore to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Singapore averages 89°F vs 50°F in Riga, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Latvia and Singapore.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → SGD281,768
To maintain the same standard of living in Singapore
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 12.3% less
Groceries
pay 94.9% more
Transportation
pay 2.3 times more
Housing
pay 4.1 times more
Childcare
pay 2.3 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 86.9% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Singapore compared to Latvia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Singapore 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Latvia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore 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
Latvia generally does better on environment, though Singapore 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
Singapore 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
Singapore performs significantly better than Latvia 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 generally does better on family life, though Singapore 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 | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C) | 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 60°/42°F (15°/6°C) | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 67°/51°F (20°/11°C) | 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 41°/31°F (5°/0°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
View all months
| Month | Riga | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C) | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) |
| Feb | 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C) | 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) |
| Mar | 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C) | 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C) | 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) |
| May | 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C) | 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) |
| Jun | 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C) | 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C) | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) |
| Aug | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) |
| Sep | 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C) | 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) |
| Oct | 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C) | 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) |
| Nov | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) | 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) |
| Dec | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C) | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) |
Data:
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre,
Meteorological Service Singapore
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Latvia and Singapore. To live, work, or study long-term in Singapore, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Singapore's immigration authority.
Latvia passport holder visiting Singapore
Visa Free
Singapore 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 Singapore than Latvia?
On average Singapore is around 194% pricier than Latvia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Singapore?
Budget about SGD70,442 for 3 months in Singapore (based on a €64,304 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Singapore?
Connectivity is usually fine (Singapore: 37.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Singapore offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Singapore safe for expats?
Singapore performs significantly better than Latvia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Singapore is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Latvia.
How is healthcare in Singapore compared to Latvia?
Latvia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore leads in health coverage index. There are 26.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Singapore, compared to 33.8 in Latvia. Singapore scores 89 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Latvia: 75).
What's the weather like in Singapore compared to Latvia?
The average high temperature in Singapore is 89°F, compared to 50°F in Riga. Singapore receives around 83.2 in of rainfall per year, while Riga gets 24.9 in.
What language do they speak in Singapore?
The official languages in Singapore are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. In Latvia, the official language is Latvian.
