Moving to Latvia from Luxembourg
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Luxembourg to Latvia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Luxembourg to Latvia, you would find that Latvia is 33.8% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €64,304 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly €31,500 in Latvia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Latvian.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Luxembourg to Latvia.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → €31,500
To maintain the same standard of living in Latvia
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 48.7% less
Groceries
pay 46.1% less
Transportation
pay 31.3% less
Housing
pay 54.6% less
Childcare
pay 28.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 18.3% 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Luxembourg 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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81.10
Luxembourg
Key Indicator Comparison
How Luxembourg and Latvia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Luxembourg performs 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
Luxembourg 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
Luxembourg generally does better on environment, though Latvia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Luxembourg 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
Luxembourg 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
Luxembourg generally does better on family life, though Latvia leads in education spending.
Data: Administration des Contributions Directes, 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 | Luxembourg | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) | 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) | 60°/42°F (15°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 67°/51°F (20°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) | 41°/31°F (5°/0°C) |
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| Month | Luxembourg | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) | 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C) |
| Feb | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) | 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C) |
| Mar | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) | 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C) |
| Apr | 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C) |
| May | 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) | 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C) |
| Jun | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) | 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) | 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C) |
| Aug | 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) | 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C) |
| Oct | 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
| Dec | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C) |
Data:
Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux,
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg 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.
Luxembourg passport holder visiting Latvia
Visa Free
Latvia passport holder visiting Luxembourg
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 Latvia than Luxembourg?
Generally yes: Latvia runs about 51% cheaper than Luxembourg on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
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 €64,304 comparable salary, that's around €7,875 in Latvia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Latvia?
With 26.4 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 Luxembourg and Latvia.
Is Latvia safe for expats?
Luxembourg performs better than Latvia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Latvia is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg. About 75% of people in Latvia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Latvia compared to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Latvia, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. Latvia scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).
What's the weather like in Latvia compared to Luxembourg?
The average high temperature in Riga is 50°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Riga receives around 24.9 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.
What language do they speak in Latvia?
The official language in Latvia is Latvian. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.
