3Riga, Latvia
Estimated monthly budget: $1,400–$1,900
Riga is a beautiful Baltic capital with Art Nouveau architecture, a historic center, parks, markets, and a growing international scene.
Livingcost estimates the average cost of living in Riga at about $1,248, while Numbeo estimates single-person monthly costs at about €844 excluding rent.
Riga is best for people who like northern Europe, clean streets, culture, and organized city life. Winters are long and cold, but summers are pleasant, green, and lively.
