Moving to Latvia from Vietnam
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Vietnam to Latvia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Vietnam to Latvia, you would find that Latvia is 2.5 times more expensive than Vietnam overall. A ₫1,972,127,268 salary in Vietnam would need to be roughly €94,712 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 82°F in Hanoi, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Vietnam to Latvia.
What does your salary buy?
₫1,972,127,268 → €94,712
To maintain the same standard of living in Latvia
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Restaurants
pay 4.1 times more
Groceries
pay 48.7% more
Transportation
pay 2.7 times more
Housing
pay 2.5 times more
Childcare
pay 82.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.3 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?
How many people actually move from Vietnam to Latvia, based on official data.
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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44.83
Vietnam
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Vietnam to Latvia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vietnam 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
Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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
Vietnam 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 performs significantly better than Vietnam across all family life metrics.
Data: General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance, 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 | Hanoi | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) | 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 60°/42°F (15°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) | 67°/51°F (20°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 41°/31°F (5°/0°C) |
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| Month | Hanoi | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) | 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C) |
| Feb | 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) | 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C) |
| Mar | 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) | 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C) |
| Apr | 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C) |
| May | 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) | 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C) |
| Jun | 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) | 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C) |
| Jul | 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) | 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C) |
| Aug | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) |
| Sep | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) | 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C) |
| Oct | 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C) |
| Nov | 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
| Dec | 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C) |
Data:
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration,
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.
Vietnam passport holder visiting Latvia
Visa Required
Latvia passport holder visiting Vietnam
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: 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 Vietnam?
No — Latvia is on average about 44% more expensive than Vietnam. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Latvia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €23,678 in Latvia on a ₫1,972,127,268 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Latvia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Latvia has 26.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Latvia safe for expats?
Vietnam 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 1.5 in Vietnam.
How is healthcare in Latvia compared to Vietnam?
Vietnam 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 8.3 in Vietnam. Latvia scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).
What's the weather like in Latvia compared to Vietnam?
The average high temperature in Riga is 50°F, compared to 82°F in Hanoi. Riga receives around 24.9 in of rainfall per year, while Hanoi gets 64.1 in.
What language do they speak in Latvia?
The official language in Latvia is Latvian. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.
