Moving to Latvia from Singapore
What to Expect
Considering a move from Singapore to Latvia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Singapore to Latvia, you would find that Latvia is 27.8% cheaper than Singapore overall. A SGD95,760 salary in Singapore would need to be roughly €21,854 in Latvia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Latvian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Riga averages 50°F vs 89°F in Singapore, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Singapore and Latvia.
What does your salary buy?
SGD95,760 → €21,854
To maintain the same standard of living in Latvia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 15.6% more
Groceries
pay 41.1% less
Transportation
pay 39.4% less
Housing
pay 33.2% less
Childcare
pay 53.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 41.0% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Singapore 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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115.1
Singapore
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Latvia compared to Singapore.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Singapore 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
Singapore 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
Singapore 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
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 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
Singapore generally does better on family life, though Latvia leads in education spending.
Data: Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, 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 | Singapore | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) | 60°/42°F (15°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) | 67°/51°F (20°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 41°/31°F (5°/0°C) |
View all months
| Month | Singapore | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) | 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C) |
| Feb | 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) | 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C) |
| Mar | 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) | 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C) |
| Apr | 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C) |
| May | 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) | 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C) |
| Jun | 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) | 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C) |
| Jul | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) | 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C) |
| Aug | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) |
| Sep | 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) | 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C) |
| Oct | 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C) |
| Nov | 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
| Dec | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service Singapore,
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Singapore 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.
Singapore passport holder visiting Latvia
Visa Free
Latvia passport holder visiting Singapore
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 Singapore?
On average Latvia is about 66% less expensive than Singapore, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Latvia?
Budget about €5,464 for 3 months in Latvia (based on a SGD95,760 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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?
Singapore performs better than Latvia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Latvia is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Singapore.
How is healthcare in Latvia compared to Singapore?
Singapore 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 26.0 in Singapore. Latvia scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Singapore: 89).
What's the weather like in Latvia compared to Singapore?
The average high temperature in Riga is 50°F, compared to 89°F in Singapore. Riga receives around 24.9 in of rainfall per year, while Singapore gets 83.2 in.
What language do they speak in Latvia?
The official language in Latvia is Latvian. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.
