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💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Lower than Riga and other major European cities, making it affordable for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
68%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are moderate but limited options for short-term furnished apartments.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets offer affordable fresh produce and groceries.
🚌 Transportation Cost
79%
Weight: 20
Public transport is inexpensive; however, options are limited due to small city size.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
62%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife and entertainment venues, but prices are generally low.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
65%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available with reasonable monthly fees.
💱 Currency Stability
87%
Weight: 30
Latvian Euro currency is stable with low inflation.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
73%
Weight: 100
Decent broadband speeds, but not as fast or widespread as in larger cities.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
34%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; mostly small local offices or cafes.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
56%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but quality and speed vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
42%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; quiet spaces are scarce.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
21%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination among digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
83%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Small city pace supports a relaxed lifestyle with less stress.
🌳 Environmental Quality
85%
Weight: 15
Clean air and low pollution due to small industrial footprint.
🧼 Cleanliness
81%
Weight: 10
City is generally clean and well-maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
47%
Weight: 30
Latvian is primary language; English is spoken by younger population but limited elsewhere.
💨 Air Quality
89%
Weight: 15
Very good air quality with low pollution levels.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
70%
Weight: 25
Quiet city with parks and schools; suitable for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
63%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services available; more complex care requires travel to Riga.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
79%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are relatively low compared to Western Europe.
🏥 Healthcare
68%
Weight: 20
Adequate for minor issues; limited specialist availability locally.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
32%
Weight: 80
Cold winters with snow, mild summers; frequent rain and overcast days.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
94%
Weight: 10
Very low risk of natural disasters.
🏞️ Green Spaces
76%
Weight: 10
Several parks and riverfront areas provide pleasant outdoor spaces.
❄️ Air Conditioning
29%
Weight: 15
Limited use of air conditioning due to cool climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
74%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with snowy winters and warm summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
82%
Weight: 10
Low noise levels due to small population and limited traffic.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
67%
Weight: 20
Rich Latvian cultural heritage but limited cultural events in small city.
🌃 Nightlife
31%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
79%
Weight: 15
Access to forests, rivers, and countryside for outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; some informal opportunities.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
45%
Weight: 10
Limited tourist infrastructure; some local cultural tours available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
43%
Weight: 10
Few cinemas, museums, or indoor entertainment venues.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
58%
Weight: 25
Basic local cuisine and some international options; limited variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
37%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
51%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
59%
Weight: 15
Availability of fresh produce good; organic and health-focused stores limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
76%
Weight: 20
UTC+3 in summer; convenient for European and some Asian time zones.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
32%
Weight: 25
Few professional or digital nomad networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Local job market limited; mostly reliant on remote work from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
35%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community; limited local support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
30%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces, basic facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
38%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity compared to Riga or other capitals.
💳 Local Payment Services
72%
Weight: 10
Modern banking and payment services available; card payments widely accepted.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
50%
Weight: 15
Growing interest but still niche; limited local infrastructure.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
39%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is Riga, about 1.5 hours away by car.
🚇 Public Transit
55%
Weight: 20
Limited bus services within city; no trams or metro.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
Compact city center easy to navigate on foot.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
41%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of Uber or Bolt; mostly taxis.
🚲 Cycling
63%
Weight: 10
Some cycling paths but infrastructure is basic.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
60%
Weight: 15
Bus and train connections to Riga and other cities available but infrequent.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Few rental options for scooters or bikes.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage throughout city and surroundings.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
Reliable internet infrastructure supports stable VPN connections.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
87%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
50%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
78%
Weight: 40
Schengen visa rules apply; straightforward for EU citizens.
📊 Tax Friendliness
60%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; no special digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
89%
Weight: 15
Strong protections consistent with EU standards.
🏛️ Political Stability
86%
Weight: 20
Stable democratic government with low corruption.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
55%
Weight: 15
Possible but can be bureaucratic for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
63%
Weight: 10
Relatively straightforward process but paperwork required.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of mid-2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
37%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
25%
Weight: 25
Very few or no regular digital nomad meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums focused on Jekabpils.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
84%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates and generally safe environment.
♀️ Female Friendly
75%
Weight: 50
Safe for women; some cultural conservatism but generally welcoming.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; some occasional reports of discrimination.