AI estimate Updated Mar 22, 2026 About guide entries
Other Services and Amenities
- Community Centers
- Kauguri Cultural Center
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Omniva, DPD, Itella (Parcel lockers located at Rimi Lielupe)
- Tech Repair Services
- Capital (Riga), local small shops in Kauguri
- Table Tennis Spots
- Dzintari Forest Park (Outdoor tables)
- Language Classes
- Latvian Language Agency (Latviešu valodas aģentūra)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Jūrmala Central Library (Strēlnieku prospekts 30)
- Gaming Lounges
- Goexanimo (Located in Riga, 30 min transit)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Olympic Casino (Hotel Jūrmala SPA)
Essentials
- City
- Jūrmala, Pierīga, Latvia
- Population
- 50,050
- Internet Speed
- 95 Mbps (Average fiber-optic coverage is high)
- Currency & Banking
- 1 EUR = 1.09 USD. Major banks: Swedbank, SEB, Citadele
- Tap Water
- Safe to drink, but high iron content; most locals use filters
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- LMT, Tele2, Bite. Prepaid 'Zelts Zivtiņa' starts at €5 for 10GB
- Banking for Expats
- Revolut and Wise are widely used; local Swedbank accounts for residents
- Accommodation
- SS.lv (local listings), City24.lv, Airbnb, Booking.com
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, cards/contactless accepted almost everywhere
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb and Booking.com (approx. €60-€100/night in peak season)
- Budget Accommodation
- Apartment Hotel 'Daina', Jurmala Camping (approx. €35/night)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Majori and Dzintari (near Jomas iela and the beach)
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Bulduri and Lielupe (quieter, better residential infrastructure)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Teikums (Nearby in Riga, 30 min train). In Jūrmala: Hotel Baltics Coworking Desk (€15/day)
- Best Cafe for Work
- Kafka (Majori), Madam Brios (Melluži) - €3.50 for a Flat White
- Networking Events
- Digital Nomads Latvia Facebook Group (events mostly held in Riga)
- Social Events for Expats
- Expat Community Riga & Jūrmala meetups (Meetup.com)
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Bolt (approx. €10-€15 for trip to Riga)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- NextBike (station-based), Bolt Scooters, ABC Grupa Bike Rental (€15/day)
- Best Beach Nearby
- Dzintari Beach (White sand, Blue Flag certified)
- Top Regional Airline
- airBaltic (Hub: Riga International RIX)
- Top International Airline
- Lufthansa, Finnair, Ryanair (via RIX)
- Highway Access
- A10 Highway connects Jūrmala to Riga (25 km)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Majori Railway Station
- Public Transport Passes
- Vivi (Train) app. Single zone ticket €1.50-€2.00
- Regional Travel
- Train (Vivi) to Riga (35 mins, €1.50), Bus to Ventspils
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Jūrmala Hospital (Vienības prospekts 19/21, Bulduri)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Amber Sea Hotel Wellness, Baltice Beach Hotel Yoga Studio
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- MyFitness (Riga/Via Jurmala Outlet), Jurmala SPA Fitness (€12 drop-in)
- Laundry Services
- Irve (Lielupes iela 2), Self-service in Riga nearby
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Bolt Food, Wolt
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Smoked Fish (Kūpinātas zivis) from Ragaciems Market
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- On the Way (Melluži), 36. Line Grill-bar (offers plant-based variants)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Madam Brios (Bakery and French style desserts)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Rimi (Lielupe), Maxima (Kauguri)
- E-commerce/Online Store
- 220.lv, 1a.lv, Amazon.de (shipping to Latvia)
- Grocery Delivery
- Barbora.lv, Bolt Food groceries
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Jomas iela (Main pedestrian street in Majori)
- Local Brewery
- Valmiermuiža Beer Embassy (near Majori Station)
- Wine Bars
- Vīnu Veikals & Kafejnīca (Bulduri)
- Street Food Stalls
- Dubulti Food Market (seasonal)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Kinza (Georgian in Majori), Gan Bei (Asian fusion)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Dzintari Concert Hall, Sculpture 'The Turtle' in Majori
- Museums & Art Venues
- Jūrmala City Museum, Art Station Dubulti
- Historical Sites
- Kristaps and Auguste Morbergs Residence (Wood architecture)
- Religious Sites
- Dubulti Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Annual Events
- Līgo (Midsummer Festival, June 23/24), Jurmala Festival
- Cultural Districts
- Dubulti (Art Hub), Majori (Historic Center)
- Theater Venues
- Dzintari Concert Hall (Open-air summer venue)
- Local Markets
- Kauguri Market (Affordable local produce)
- Music Scene
- Classical and Jazz at Dzintari Concert Hall
- Street Art
- Murals near Dubulti Train Station
- Cooking Classes
- Viesistaba (Riga, nearby culinary atelier)
- Art Galleries
- Inner Light (Theater of Paintings)
- Historic Buildings
- Wood-carved vacation cottages (Dachas) across Bulduri
- Local Heritage
- Latvian maritime and fishing traditions
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Ķemeri National Park (Great Ķemeri Bog Boardwalk)
- National Parks Nearby
- Ķemeri National Park (within city limits)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Jūrmala-Riga Cycle Path (20 km), Beach walk (26 km of sand)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Dzintari Forest Park Watchtower (33.5m high)
- Birdwatching Locations
- Lake Kanieris Birdwatching Tower
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Designated picnic areas in Vaivari and Ķemeri
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €3,200 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = €112,000 in Majori)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €1,600 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = €56,000 in Kauguri)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €3,000 per m² (e.g., 55 m² = €165,000 in Bulduri)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €1,400 per m² (e.g., 55 m² = €77,000 in Sloka)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €2,800 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €224,000 in Dzintari)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €1,300 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €104,000 in Kauguri)
- Corporate Tax
- 20% (applied only to distributed profits)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 0% for residents (as profit is taxed at corporate level 20/80)
- Tax System
- Residence-based (worldwide income for residents)
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 31% (on income exceeding €78,100)
- VAT
- 21%
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, EU-aligned CFC regulations apply
- Property Tax
- 0.2% - 1.5% of cadastral value annually
- Property Transaction Tax
- 1.5% state duty for primary residence, otherwise 2%
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Latvian Digital Nomad Visa (specific tax rates for remote workers may apply)
About these guide entries
- Method
- AI estimate
- Last updated
- Mar 22, 2026
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