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Pärnu vs Riga

EE Estonia LV Latvia

Pärnu, Estonia compared with Riga, Latvia: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Country Estonia Latvia
Nomad score 6.6 / 10 6.9 / 10
Cost of living $2,683 / mo $2,567 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 13° / 7°C 18° / 10°C
Air quality (AQI) 50 Good 57 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Average high 10.4°C 11.6°C
Average low 4.9°C 4.9°C
Precipitation 68 mm / mo 67 mm / mo
Sunshine 230 h / mo 235 h / mo
Humidity 80% 79%
Rain days 12.3 / mo 12.6 / mo
Wind speed 22.8 km/h 19 km/h

EE Pärnu · average high by month

LV Riga · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
EE Pärnu LV Riga
US AQI 50 57
PM2.5 8.7 µg/m³ 12.9 µg/m³
PM10 11.7 µg/m³ 16.7 µg/m³
Ozone 60 µg/m³ 53 µg/m³
UV index 1.1 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 6.0 5.7
Local Payment Services 8.1 8.6
Startup Scene 4.1 6.5

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Air Conditioning 4.1 4.9
Green Spaces 8.0 7.6
Natural Disaster Risk 9.0 8.4
Noise Pollution 7.6 6.3
Seasonal Variety 8.0 7.5
Weather 5.3 5.8

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Mobile Network Coverage 8.8 9.2
Power Grid Reliability 9.1 9.0
Public WiFi Availability 7.7 7.8
VPN Reliability 9.1 8.9

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Accommodation Cost 6.0 6.1
Cost of Living 6.8 6.8
Currency Stability 9.3 9.2
Entertainment Cost 6.3 6.7
Food & Groceries 6.6 6.7
Gym Membership Cost 5.7 6.3
Transportation Cost 7.0 7.6

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Culture 6.5 8.1
Indoors Fun 5.3 6.8
Language Learning Opportunities 4.5 4.8
Local Experiences & Tours 6.3 7.7
Nightlife 5.4 7.6
Outdoors & Nature 7.8 6.4

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.9 6.1
Nomad Friendly 5.6 7.3
Online Community Presence 3.0 5.1

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Cafes with WiFi 6.7 7.6
Coworking Spaces Availability 4.3 7.5
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.5 6.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.1 4.8
Internet Speed 8.5 8.6
Local SIM Card Availability 8.6 8.7

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Fitness Facilities 5.7 7.3
Food Scene 5.8 7.3
Healthy Food Options 5.6 7.0
Yoga Studios 4.5 6.7

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Healthcare 7.3 7.5
Healthcare Affordability 7.2 7.7
Healthcare Quality 7.2 7.5

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 8.0 5.5
Ease of Business Registration 8.6 7.3
Ease of Opening Bank Account 6.0 5.0
Freedom of Speech 9.0 8.1
Political Stability 8.5 7.6
Tax Friendliness 6.2 5.3
Visa Ease 7.5 6.9

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Air Quality 8.5 6.7
Cleanliness 8.3 7.2
Environmental Quality 7.9 6.9
Family Friendly 8.2 7.0
Language Barrier 7.0 5.9
Work-Life Balance 8.1 7.6

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Female Friendly 8.2 7.6
Racial Tolerance 6.9 6.1
Safety 9.0 8.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Airport Connectivity 3.3 7.5
Cycling 7.5 6.4
Intercity Travel Options 6.6 6.9
Public Transit 5.4 8.1
Ride-sharing Services 5.6 7.4
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 6.4 6.8
Walkability 7.5 7.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Coworking Quality 4.8 7.0
Freelance Ecosystem 4.7 5.6
Networking Opportunities 4.3 5.8
Remote Job Opportunities 4.9 5.5
Time Zone Favorability 7.6 7.5

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Jeans $69 per pair $58 per pair
Summer Dress $46 per dress $35 per dress
Running Shoes $93 per pair $81 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Dining Out $93 per month $93 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Cinema Ticket $12 per ticket $9.25 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Coffee $2.89 per cup $2.89 per cup
Beer $4.63 per pint $4.05 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $14 per meal $9.25 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $58 per meal $46 per meal
Fast Food Combo $8.67 per meal $6.94 per meal
Apples $2.31 per kg $1.73 per kg
Bread $1.39 per loaf $1.39 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.16 per bottle $0.81 per bottle
Milk $1.50 per liter $1.27 per liter
Rice $2.54 per kg $2.08 per kg
Chicken Fillets $10 per kg $7.52 per kg
Beef $16 per kg $12 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $14 per bottle $9.25 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Groceries $289 per month $289 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Doctor Visit (GP) $46 per visit $40 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $9.25 per purchase $9.25 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Housing $463 per month $520 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $578 per month $578 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,099 per month $1,041 per month
Coworking Space $208 per month $139 per month
Coliving Space $694 per month $578 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Internet & Mobile $46 per month $29 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Leisure Activities $35 per month $35 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Haircut $21 per visit $17 per visit
Laundry $8.10 per kg $5.78 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Mobile Plan $17 per month $14 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $29 per month $23 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $14 one-time $12 one-time
Gym Membership $46 per month $40 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $21 per hour $17 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Transportation $35 per month $35 per month
Taxi Start $4.05 per trip $2.89 per trip
Taxi per km $1.39 per km $0.93 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $40 per month $35 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $6.94 per trip $6.94 per trip
Gasoline $1.91 per liter $1.79 per liter
Scooter Rental $23 per month $14 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
EE Pärnu LV Riga
Utilities $116 per month $139 per month