Moving to Latvia from Uzbekistan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Uzbekistan to Latvia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Uzbekistan to Latvia, you would find that Latvia is 2.4 times more expensive than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS900,475,986 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly €93,890 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 70°F in Tashkent, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Uzbekistan and Latvia.
What does your salary buy?
UZS900,475,986 → €93,890
To maintain the same standard of living in Latvia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.4 times more
Groceries
pay 73.5% more
Transportation
pay 2.8 times more
Housing
pay 3.0 times more
Childcare
pay 2.8 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.2 times 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 Uzbekistan to Latvia.
people moved from Uzbekistan to Latvia · OECD (latest data available)
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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8.2,569
Uzbekistan
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Latvia compared to Uzbekistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Uzbekistan 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
Uzbekistan 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
Latvia performs significantly better than Uzbekistan 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
Latvia performs significantly better than Uzbekistan 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
Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan leads in literacy rate.
Data: State Tax Committee, 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 | Tashkent | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) | 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 60°/42°F (15°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) | 67°/51°F (20°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) | 41°/31°F (5°/0°C) |
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| Month | Tashkent | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) | 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C) |
| Feb | 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) | 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C) |
| Mar | 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) | 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C) |
| Apr | 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C) |
| May | 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) | 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C) |
| Jun | 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) | 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C) |
| Jul | 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) | 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C) |
| Aug | 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) |
| Sep | 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) | 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C) |
| Oct | 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C) |
| Nov | 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
| Dec | 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C) |
Data:
Uzhydromet,
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan 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.
Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Latvia
Visa Required
Latvia passport holder visiting Uzbekistan
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 Uzbekistan?
On average Latvia is around 46% pricier than Uzbekistan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Latvia?
Budget about €23,472 for 3 months in Latvia (based on a UZS900,475,986 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?
Uzbekistan performs better than Latvia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Latvia is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.
How is healthcare in Latvia compared to Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan 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 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Latvia scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).
What's the weather like in Latvia compared to Uzbekistan?
The average high temperature in Riga is 50°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Riga receives around 24.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.
What language do they speak in Latvia?
The official language in Latvia is Latvian. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.
