Moving to Latvia from Thailand
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Thailand to Latvia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Thailand to Latvia, you would find that Latvia is 64.3% more expensive than Thailand overall. A THB2,497,395 salary in Thailand would need to be roughly €78,718 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 91°F in Bangkok, making it significantly cooler.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Thailand to Latvia.
What does your salary buy?
THB2,497,395 → €78,718
To maintain the same standard of living in Latvia
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Restaurants
pay 3.0 times more
Groceries
pay 10.7% more
Transportation
pay 17.7% more
Housing
pay 72.4% more
Childcare
pay 38.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 48.3% 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Thailand 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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63.29
Thailand
Key Indicator Comparison
How Thailand 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 Thailand 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
Thailand 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
Thailand 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
share of households with internet
Latvia performs significantly better than Thailand 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
Thailand generally does better on employment & economy, though Latvia leads in gdp per capita.
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 Thailand leads in life expectancy.
Data: The Revenue Department, Government of Thailand, 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 | Bangkok | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/74°F (33°/23°C) | 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 93°/78°F (34°/26°C) | 60°/42°F (15°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 67°/51°F (20°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) | 41°/31°F (5°/0°C) |
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| Month | Bangkok | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/70°F (32.0°/21.0°C) | 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C) |
| Feb | 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.3°C) | 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C) |
| Mar | 93°/77°F (33.7°/24.9°C) | 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C) |
| Apr | 95°/79°F (34.9°/26.1°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C) |
| May | 93°/78°F (34.0°/25.6°C) | 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C) |
| Jun | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.4°C) | 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C) |
| Jul | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.0°C) | 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C) |
| Aug | 90°/77°F (32.5°/24.9°C) | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) |
| Sep | 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C) | 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C) |
| Oct | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.3°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C) |
| Nov | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.1°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
| Dec | 88°/69°F (31.3°/20.8°C) | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C) |
Data:
Thai Meteorological Department,
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Thailand 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.
Thailand passport holder visiting Latvia
Visa Required
Latvia passport holder visiting Thailand
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 Thailand?
Day-to-day costs in Latvia run about 20% higher than Thailand on average; specific cities can swing further.
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 THB2,497,395 comparable salary, that's around €19,680 in Latvia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, 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 Thailand and Latvia.
Is Latvia safe for expats?
Latvia performs significantly better than Thailand across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Latvia is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.8 in Thailand. About 75% of people in Latvia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Latvia compared to Thailand?
Thailand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Latvia, compared to 9.3 in Thailand. Latvia scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Thailand: 82).
What's the weather like in Latvia compared to Thailand?
The average high temperature in Riga is 50°F, compared to 91°F in Bangkok. Riga receives around 24.9 in of rainfall per year, while Bangkok gets 59.0 in.
What language do they speak in Latvia?
The official language in Latvia is Latvian. In Thailand, the official language is Thai.
