Moving to Latvia from Mexico
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mexico to Latvia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Mexico to Latvia, you would find that Latvia is 2.7% cheaper than Mexico overall. A MX$1,400,000 salary in Mexico would need to be roughly €66,100 in Latvia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Latvian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Riga averages 50°F vs 74°F in Mexico City, making it significantly cooler.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Mexico to Latvia.
What does your salary buy?
MX$1,400,000 → €66,100
To maintain the same standard of living in Latvia
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Restaurants
pay 3.9% more
Groceries
pay 16.8% less
Transportation
pay 13.5% more
Housing
pay 20.7% less
Childcare
pay 2.3 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 33.2% 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.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Latvia cost about 2% less than cities in Mexico.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Mexico 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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65.26
Mexico
Key Indicator Comparison
How Mexico 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
Latvia performs significantly better than Mexico 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
Mexico 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
Mexico performs 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
share of households with internet
Latvia performs significantly better than Mexico 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
share of people below the poverty line
Latvia generally does better on employment & economy, though Mexico leads in unemployment 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 performs significantly better than Mexico across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Servicio de Administración Tributaria, SHCP (2016), State Revenue Service, Latvia (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Mexico City | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) | 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) | 60°/42°F (15°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) | 67°/51°F (20°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 41°/31°F (5°/0°C) |
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| Month | Mexico City | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) | 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C) |
| Feb | 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) | 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C) |
| Mar | 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) | 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C) |
| Apr | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C) |
| May | 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) | 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C) |
| Jun | 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) | 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C) |
| Jul | 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) | 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C) |
| Aug | 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) | 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C) |
| Oct | 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C) |
| Nov | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
| Dec | 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C) |
Data:
Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional,
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mexico 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.
Mexico passport holder visiting Latvia
Visa Free
Latvia passport holder visiting Mexico
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 Mexico?
Generally yes: Latvia runs about 3% cheaper than Mexico 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 MX$1,400,000 comparable salary, that's around €16,525 in Latvia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Latvia?
With 25.8 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 Mexico and Latvia.
Is Latvia safe for expats?
Latvia performs significantly better than Mexico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Latvia is 2.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 24.9 in Mexico. About 75% of people in Latvia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Latvia compared to Mexico?
Mexico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 34.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Latvia, compared to 25.9 in Mexico. Latvia scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mexico: 75).
What's the weather like in Latvia compared to Mexico?
The average high temperature in Riga is 50°F, compared to 74°F in Mexico City. Riga receives around 24.9 in of rainfall per year, while Mexico City gets 32.1 in.
What language do they speak in Latvia?
The official language in Latvia is Latvian. In Mexico, the official language is Spanish.
