Essentials
- Internet Speed
- Average 120 Mbps (Fiber available widely via Tet)
- Currency & Banking
- 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Used: Euro (EUR)
- Tap Water
- Drinkable (Highly mineralized, some prefer filters)
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- LMT, Tele2, Bite (Approx. €10-€15 for unlimited data)
- Banking for Expats
- Swedbank, Citadele, Revolut widely accepted
- Accommodation
- Airbnb, Booking.com, SS.com (Local classifieds)
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, card payments accepted almost everywhere
- Short Term Rentals
- Apart Hotel AMBERITE (€60/night), Majori Guesthouse
- Budget Accommodation
- Duna Guesthouse (€35/night), Sloka Hostel
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Majori and Dzintari (Near Jomas iela and the beach)
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Bulduri or Lielupe (Quieter, residential, better long-term rates)
- City
- Jurmala, Riga Planning Region, Latvia
- Population
- 49,500
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Coworking Jurmala at Kolonāde (€15/day), Jomas iela 28
- Best Cafe for Work
- Kafka Cafe (Dzintari), Madam Brios (Bulduri)
- Networking Events
- TechChill (Riga-based, 30 min away), LIAA Jurmala Business Incubator meetups
- Social Events for Expats
- Expats in Latvia Facebook Group, Jurmala International Women's Club
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Bolt (Standard ride to Riga approx. €15-€22)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Bolt Scooters, ABC Grupa Bike Rental (€10/day)
- Best Beach Nearby
- Majori Beach (Blue Flag status, white quartz sand)
- Top Regional Airline
- airBaltic (HQ at Riga International Airport)
- Top International Airline
- Lufthansa, Finnair, Ryanair
- Highway Access
- A10 Highway connects Jurmala to Riga and Ventspils
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Majori Station (Trains to Riga Central take 35 mins)
- Public Transport Passes
- Vivi (Pasažieru vilciens) e-tickets via app (€1.50 per zone)
- Regional Travel
- Train (Vivi) to Riga every 15-30 mins; Bus to Tukums
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Jurmala Hospital (Jūrmalas slimnīca), Viestura iela 20
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Baltic Beach Hotel SPA, Hotel Jūrmala SPA Yoga Sessions
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Global Fitness Jurmala (€45/month), Viestura iela 6
- Laundry Services
- Irve (Dry cleaning/laundry), Talsu šoseja 25
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Wolt, Bolt Food
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Smoked Grey Peas with Speck, Cold Beet Soup (Aukstā zupa)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- ZEM BURĀM (Bulduri), Onas Kitchen
- Best Dessert Spots
- De Gusto (Majori), Brown Sugar (Bulduri)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Kauguri Market (Kauguru tirgus) for local produce
- E-commerce/Online Store
- 220.lv, 1a.lv, Amazon.de (shipping to Latvia)
- Grocery Delivery
- Barbora (Maxima), Rimi Online
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Jomas iela (Main pedestrian street)
- Local Brewery
- Užavas Alus (Available at local pubs like Simply Beach)
- Wine Bars
- Vīnu Veikals & Bar (Bulduri), Promenade Wine Shop
- Street Food Stalls
- Street Food festival (Seasonal at Dzintari Concert Hall)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Kinza (Uzbek/Georgian), Grill & Fish (Mediterranean)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Dzintari Concert Hall, Jūrmala Globe, Sculpture 'The Turtle'
- Museums & Art Venues
- Jūrmala Museum (Tirgoņu iela 29), Art Station Dubulti
- Historical Sites
- Aspazija's House (Blue wooden villa), Kristaps & Auguste Morbergs Summer Complex
- Religious Sites
- Dubulti Lutheran Church (Art Nouveau influence)
- Annual Events
- Jūrmala Resort Festival (May), Midsummer (Līgo) celebrations
- Cultural Districts
- Dubulti (Art focuses), Majori (Commercial/Historic)
- Local Heritage
- Latvian fishing heritage at Jurmala Open-Air Museum
- Theater Venues
- Dzintari Concert Hall (Outdoor and Indoor stages)
- Local Markets
- Bulduros Market (Small local organic market)
- Music Scene
- Classical and Jazz at Dzintari Concert Hall
- Street Art
- Dubulti Station murals and seasonal beach installations
- Cooking Classes
- Maiznīca 'Flora' (Bread baking nearby)
- Art Galleries
- Inner Light (Theater of paintings), Inner Light Gallery
- Historic Buildings
- Wooden Architecture of Jurmala (Over 4,000 historic buildings)
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Kemeri National Park (Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk)
- National Parks Nearby
- Kemeri National Park (15 mins drive from west Jurmala)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Forest Park Dzintari (Mežaparks), Beach path from Lielupe to Vaivari
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Dzintari Watchtower (33.5m high wood structure)
- Birdwatching Locations
- Lake Kanieris Birdwatching Tower
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Designated picnic spots in Kemeri or Ragakāpa Nature Park
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Omniva, DPD, Itella (Parcel machines located at Rimi/Maxima)
- Tech Repair Services
- IT Serviss (Near Sloka), most specialist repairs require Riga trip
- Table Tennis Spots
- Dzinteri Forest Park (Public tables)
- Language Classes
- Baltic Media Language Training Center (Online/Riga)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Jūrmala Central Library (Strēlnieku prospekts 30)
- Community Centers
- Kauguri Culture Center
- Gaming Lounges
- Goexanimo (Located in Riga, 30 mins by train)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Olympic Casino (Hotel Jūrmala SPA)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €3,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €128,000 in Majori)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €1,600 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €64,000 in Kauguri/Sloka)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €2,900 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €174,000 in Bulduri)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €1,400 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €84,000 in Kauguri)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €3,500 per m² (High-end new projects) (e.g., 80 m² = €280,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €1,300 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €104,000 in Sloka)
- Corporate Tax
- 20% (on distributed profits only)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 0% (included in corporate tax on distribution)
- Tax System
- Worldwide income for residents; flat rate system options
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 31% (on income over €78,100)
- VAT
- 21%
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, EU standard rules apply
- Property Tax
- Yes, 0.2% to 1.5% of cadastral value annually
- Property Transaction Tax
- 1.5% State duty for individuals for Ownership Stamp Duty
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Digital Nomad Visa available for remote workers (up to 1+1 years)