Jekabpils, Latvia 🇱🇻
#1582
56.495863, 25.868774
Nomad Score:
64%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
85%
Weight: 150
Overall low cost of living compared to Western Europe, making it attractive for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
87%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options available, with prices significantly lower than in larger cities.
🍎 Food & Groceries
78%
Weight: 40
Grocery prices are reasonable, and local markets offer fresh produce at good prices.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport is inexpensive, with a reliable bus system covering the city.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
75%
Weight: 15
Affordable options for entertainment, including local events and cultural activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
70%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are reasonably priced, with several options available.
💱 Currency Stability
82%
Weight: 30
The Euro is stable, providing a reliable currency for transactions.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
75%
Weight: 100
Decent internet speeds available, though not as fast as larger cities.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
50%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces, but a few options exist for remote workers.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
65%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer free WiFi, though not all are designed for working.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
55%
Weight: 30
A few cafes cater to digital nomads, but options are limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
40%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination for digital nomads, leading to fewer networking opportunities.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70%
Weight: 30
A relaxed lifestyle with a good balance between work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
78%
Weight: 15
Generally clean and green, with parks and nature areas nearby.
🧼 Cleanliness
80%
Weight: 10
The city is well-maintained and clean, contributing to a pleasant living environment.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60%
Weight: 30
Latvian is the primary language, but many locals speak English, especially the younger generation.
💨 Air Quality
85%
Weight: 15
Good air quality, with low pollution levels typical of smaller cities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
75%
Weight: 20
Healthcare services are generally good, with access to modern facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are relatively low compared to Western Europe.
🏥 Healthcare
70%
Weight: 20
Reasonable healthcare system, but with limited options in rural areas.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
40%
Weight: 80
Cold winters and short summers; not ideal for those seeking warm weather year-round.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
90%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters, making it a safe place to live.
🏞️ Green Spaces
75%
Weight: 10
Several parks and green areas available for recreation and relaxation.
❄️ Air Conditioning
50%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is less common, as summers are short and mild.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
65%
Weight: 10
Experiences all four seasons, but winters can be harsh.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
60%
Weight: 20
Rich in local culture, but less diverse compared to larger cities.
🌃 Nightlife
50%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options, with a few bars and clubs available.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
70%
Weight: 15
Access to beautiful natural landscapes and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
45%
Weight: 10
Limited opportunities for learning Latvian, but some language schools exist.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available, but not as extensive as in larger tourist cities.
🎳 Indoors Fun
50%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options, primarily focused on local culture.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
60%
Weight: 25
A growing food scene with local and international cuisine, but not very diverse.
🧠 Yoga Studios
55%
Weight: 10
A few yoga studios available, but options are limited.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
65%
Weight: 15
Several fitness facilities available, though not as many as in larger cities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Some healthy food options available, but not as widespread as in larger urban areas.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
Located in a time zone that can be challenging for some remote work schedules.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
40%
Weight: 25
Limited networking opportunities for digital nomads due to low popularity.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
50%
Weight: 20
Some remote job opportunities, but not a major hub for remote work.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
45%
Weight: 20
A nascent freelance ecosystem with limited resources and support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
50%
Weight: 30
Quality of coworking spaces varies, with limited options available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
40%
Weight: 15
A developing startup scene, but not yet a major player in the tech industry.
💳 Local Payment Services
70%
Weight: 10
Common payment services available, including card payments and mobile apps.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
40%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption of blockchain and crypto services.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
55%
Weight: 30
Moderate airport connectivity, with limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
75%
Weight: 20
Reliable public transit system, primarily buses, covering the city well.
🚶 Walkability
65%
Weight: 20
Walkable city center, but some areas require public transport.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
40%
Weight: 15
Limited ride-sharing options available.
🚲 Cycling
50%
Weight: 10
Cycling is possible, but infrastructure is not well developed.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
60%
Weight: 15
Some intercity travel options available, but not extensive.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
45%
Weight: 10
Limited options for scooter and bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good mobile network coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
80%
Weight: 20
Reliable VPN services available for secure internet access.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
85%
Weight: 15
Stable power grid with minimal outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
50%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is available in some areas, but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Visa processes are manageable, but can be bureaucratic.
📊 Tax Friendliness
65%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates, but favorable for small businesses.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
70%
Weight: 15
Generally good freedom of speech, though some limitations exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
75%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment, contributing to a safe living situation.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
60%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account is relatively straightforward but requires documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
55%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible, but can be bureaucratic.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
40%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
45%
Weight: 50
Not particularly nomad-friendly due to limited resources and community.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
35%
Weight: 25
Very few events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
40%
Weight: 20
Limited online community presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
85%
Weight: 100
Generally safe city with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
75%
Weight: 50
Safe and welcoming environment for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant, but some cultural homogeneity exists.