What do expats find most challenging?
We asked expats and digital nomads what they find the most challenging about the local culture in Latvia. They wrote...
"Expats in Latvia often find the language barrier to be the most challenging aspect of the local culture. Additionally, the cultural norms and expectations can be difficult to navigate, as they may be quite different from those of the expat's home country. Expats may also find it difficult to adjust to the colder climate and shorter days in the winter months. Finally, the cost of living in Latvia can be higher than in some other countries, making it difficult for expats to find affordable housing and other necessities," commented one expat who made the move to Latvia.
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"The languages. They're tough. This winter was very cold/snowy but being a Minnesota girl, just took a few weeks to remember this is what I grew up in even though I'd done the last 4.5 years in the tropics! It was beautiful too even with the mounds of snow. Just dress warm," remarked another expat in Riga, Latvia.
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What do expats find most challenging?
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About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
