General Country Information ๐
| Capital | Riga |
| Country | Latvia |
| Currency | Euro |
| Main religion | Lutheranism |
In numbersโฆ ๐
| Female | 53.5% |
| Gdp | $52.49 billion |
| Size | 64,589 km2 |
| Population | 1,886,198 |
| Population density | 30 people/km2 |
| Kids per female | 1.52 |
| City population | 70.8% |
Weather โ
| Winter | -5โC |
| Summer | 18โC |
Language and Education ๐ฌ
| Main Language | Latvian |
| Population able to read | 99.8% |
| Population with a college degree | 31.5% |
| Population able to speak english | 55.9% |
Well-being ๐
| Air quality | 28 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety ๐ฎ
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 2.5/10 |
Transportation โ๏ธ
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | airBaltic |
| Main airport | Riga International Airport |
Costs and Prices ๐ค
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods ๐ฐ
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $3 |
| Burger | $5 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $3 |
Accomedation Costs ๐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $350/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $60/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $120/night |
Transportation Costs ๐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $20/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes ๐ธ
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 23% |
| Vat | 21% |
Average Income ๐ผ
| Income | $15000 |
Tipping ๐๏ธ
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital ๐ค
| Internet speed | 127.13/MBits |
| Tld | .lv |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 80% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity ๐
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type F |
Shopping ๐
Opening Times ๐ฐ
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 10:00 PM |
| Opening times | 10:00 AM |
Most popular Stores ๐ช
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | 1a.lv |
| Supermarket | Rimi |
| Pharmacy | Apotheka |
| Drugstore | Drogas |
Fun and Relaxation ๐
Bars and Nightlife ๐บ
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure ๐ข
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 9/10 |
| Swimming | 8/10 |
Sports โฝ
| Most popular Sport | Basketball |
Food ๐๏ธ
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Pelmeni | Dumplings filled with meat or vegetables | 5-7 |
| Piragi | Pastries filled with meat, vegetables, or fruit | 4-6 |
| Sklandrausis | Rye bread soup | 4-6 |
| Kvas | A fermented beverage made from rye bread | 2-3 |
| Rupjmaize | A dark rye bread | 3-4 |
| Karbonade | Pork cutlet | 7-9 |
| Cepelinai | Potato dumplings filled with meat or vegetables | 6-8 |
| Saltibarsci | Cold beet soup | 4-6 |
| Skrablais | A potato pancake | 3-5 |
| Klingeris | A rye bread porridge | 4-6 |
Drinks ๐ป๏ธ
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Kvass | A fermented beverage made from rye bread | $1.50 |
| Riga Black Balsam | A herbal liqueur made with 24 different herbs | $20 |
| Alus | A traditional Latvian beer | $2.50 |
| Piens | Milk | $1.00 |
| Sula | Juice | $2.00 |
Souvenirs ๐
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Amber Jewelry | Jewelry made from amber, a fossilized resin | โฌ10-โฌ100 |
| Latvian Linen | Linen textiles, such as tablecloths, napkins, and clothing | โฌ10-โฌ50 |
| Wooden Crafts | Handcrafted wooden items, such as bowls, spoons, and toys | โฌ5-โฌ20 |
| Ceramic Pottery | Handmade ceramic pottery, such as vases, plates, and bowls | โฌ10-โฌ50 |
| Traditional Latvian Clothing | Traditional Latvian clothing, such as embroidered shirts and skirts | โฌ50-โฌ200 |
| Riga Black Balsam | A traditional Latvian herbal liqueur | โฌ10-โฌ20 |
| Latvian Beer | Latvian beer, such as Aldaris and Uลพavas | โฌ1-โฌ3 |
| Latvian Chocolate | Latvian chocolate, such as Laima and Staburags | โฌ2-โฌ5 |
Holidays ๐น
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Yearโs Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of the new year |
| Epiphany | January 6 | Celebrates the arrival of the Three Wise Men |
| Independence Day | February 16 | Celebrates Latviaโs independence from the Soviet Union |
| Easter | March/April | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Celebrates the international labour movement |
| Victory Day | May 9 | Celebrates the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II |
| Pentecost | May/June | Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles |
| Midsummer | June 23-24 | Celebrates the summer solstice |
| Restoration of Independence Day | August 21 | Celebrates Latviaโs restoration of independence from the Soviet Union |
| Christmas | December 24-26 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News ๐ฐ
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Neatkarฤซgฤ Rฤซta Avฤซze |
| Online news | Delfi |
| Tv | LTV |
| Radio | Latvijas Radio 1 |