Moving to Latvia from Saudi Arabia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Saudi Arabia to Latvia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Saudi Arabia to Latvia, you would find that Latvia is 48.6% more expensive than Saudi Arabia overall. A SAR281,786 salary in Saudi Arabia would need to be roughly €68,514 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 92°F in Riyadh, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Saudi Arabia and Latvia.
What does your salary buy?
SAR281,786 → €68,514
To maintain the same standard of living in Latvia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.5 times more
Groceries
pay 9.1% more
Transportation
pay 45.1% more
Housing
pay 10.6% more
Childcare
pay 92.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 0.8% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Saudi Arabia to Latvia.
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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77.13
Saudi Arabia
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Latvia compared to Saudi Arabia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Latvia leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Latvia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Latvia performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia 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
Saudi Arabia 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
Saudi Arabia performs 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
Saudi Arabia generally does better on family life, though Latvia leads in infant mortality.
Data: Department of Zakat and Income Tax, 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 | Riyadh | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) | 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) | 60°/42°F (15°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) | 67°/51°F (20°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) | 41°/31°F (5°/0°C) |
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| Month | Riyadh | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) | 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C) |
| Feb | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) | 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C) |
| Mar | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) | 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C) |
| Apr | 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C) |
| May | 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) | 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C) |
| Jun | 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) | 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C) |
| Jul | 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) | 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C) |
| Aug | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) |
| Sep | 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) | 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C) |
| Oct | 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C) |
| Nov | 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
| Dec | 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C) |
Data:
National Center for Meteorology,
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia 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.
Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Latvia
Visa Required
Latvia passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Saudi Arabia?
On average Latvia is around 4% pricier than Saudi Arabia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Latvia?
Budget about €17,128 for 3 months in Latvia (based on a SAR281,786 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Latvia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Latvia: 26.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Latvia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Latvia safe for expats?
Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Latvia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Latvia is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Saudi Arabia.
How is healthcare in Latvia compared to Saudi Arabia?
Latvia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in suicide rate. There are 33.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Latvia, compared to 30.8 in Saudi Arabia. Latvia scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saudi Arabia: 74).
What's the weather like in Latvia compared to Saudi Arabia?
The average high temperature in Riga is 50°F, compared to 92°F in Riyadh. Riga receives around 24.9 in of rainfall per year, while Riyadh gets 4.4 in.
What language do they speak in Latvia?
The official language in Latvia is Latvian. In Saudi Arabia, the official language is Arabic.
