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," said a member in Latvia.

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"The most challenging thing here is the language - if you learn it. I only speak English here and have never once had a problem. Latvians have been more than happy to accommodate. Also, being from a place that doesn't get much bad weather, I found it very difficult in winter. The temps and snow were fine, but often times the weather goes from snowy and below freezing to just above freezing and rainy. This makes walking around slippery and scary," remarked another expat who made the move to Latvia.

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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.