ss.lv is the dominant local classifieds site, giving newcomers a large, current pool of listings to browse directly
On standard agency-brokered rentals the commission is typically carried by the landlord, so tenants often avoid a separate broker fee
Single EU emergency number 112 reaches fire, police and the emergency medical service; 113 reaches the state Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) ambulance line directly, and both calls are free
Calling an ambulance via 113 is free; emergency medical care itself is exempt from patient contributions for people in the state system and is provided to EHIC holders, but uninsured non-EU visitors can be billed for treatment

Watch out for

You must declare your address within one month of moving; failing to declare can carry a fine of up to EUR 350 and blocks essentials like opening a bank account
Expect to pay a security deposit of one to two months' rent on top of the first month (the legal maximum for private rentals is two months' rent), and confirm in writing the conditions for getting it back to avoid deposit disputes
A typical non-EU digital nomad cannot use the public NVD system without an employment/residence basis and registration, so private travel/health insurance is required
Uninsured non-EU (third-country) visitors can be charged for emergency medical treatment even though the 113 ambulance call itself is free, which reinforces the need for private insurance

Cost of living

Riga	€1,100–€1,800/mo