Composite profile
Overall score
61/100
Use the Daugavpils profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and climate-adaptation context alongside Latvian and Baltic regional peers.
Overall61/100
Affordability80/100
Air quality68/100
Energy58/100
Latvia / Baltic Europe
Daugavpils, Latvia City Intelligence
Daugavpils is Latvia's second-largest city and the regional center of the Latgale region in the southeast, sitting on the Daugava River near the Lithuanian and Belarusian borders with rail-junction transport access and an industrial-era economy under post-Soviet adaptation. Daugavpils is a baltic europe city of about ~80K in Latvia. On the composite city-intelligence score, Daugavpils sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (61/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~80K
Image credit: Image: Ivo Kruusamägi / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Mixed61/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Daugavpils data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 80/100 | Daugavpils's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 68/100 | Daugavpils's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 58/100 | Daugavpils's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 61/100 | Daugavpils's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 60/100 | Daugavpils's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 60/100 | Daugavpils's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 60/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety69/100
Low crime70/100
Personal safety70/100
Night safety66/100
Road safety68/100
Daugavpils is estimated to be a generally safe city (69/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life71/100
Healthcare74/100
Education75/100
Green space78/100
Cleanliness74/100
Infrastructure73/100
Mobility58/100
Daugavpils has a high quality-of-life estimate (71/100), with notable strengths in green space.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness74/100
Education75/100
Green space78/100
Overall safety69/100
Daugavpils scores high for family living (74/100), helped by education access, parks and green space and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability70/100
Walkability72/100
Cycling60/100
Infrastructure73/100
Daugavpils is high for remote workers (70/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability72/100
Healthcare74/100
Cleanliness74/100
Outdoor lifestyle41/100
Daugavpils is high for retirement (72/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Daugavpils
Local public safety guidance for Daugavpils, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Daugavpils, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Latvia emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Daugavpils
Healthcare context for Daugavpils, with national-level information from Latvia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Daugavpils, see the Latvia healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Daugavpils
Local mobility context for Daugavpils, with national-level context from Latvia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Daugavpils, see the Latvia transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Daugavpils. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Daugavpils
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Daugavpils will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Daugavpils air-quality module
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Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Daugavpils drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Daugavpils
Is Daugavpils worth visiting?
Yes — strong quality of life (71/100), with nearby nature such as Teiči Nature Reserve, Augšdaugava Protected Landscape.
Is Daugavpils good for families?
Strong (74/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Daugavpils affordable?
More affordable than average; about €890/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Daugavpils?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Daugavpils's main industries?
Mainly tourism, manufacturing, hospitality.
What is the climate in Daugavpils?
A subarctic climate, averaging about 4.1°C.
Does Daugavpils have universities?
Higher education is good (58/100).
What is healthcare like in Daugavpils?
Healthcare access is good (60/100).
Is Daugavpils good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (65/100).
What nature is near Daugavpils?
Within ~170 km: Teiči Nature Reserve, Augšdaugava Protected Landscape.
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Cost of Living in Daugavpils
Daugavpils's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Daugavpils
Daugavpils's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Daugavpils
Daugavpils's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Daugavpils
Daugavpils's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Daugavpils
Daugavpils's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Daugavpils
Daugavpils's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Daugavpils
Cost of living estimates for Daugavpils — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Daugavpils
Climate profile for Daugavpils — Subarctic climate, annual average 4.1°C, comfort score 57/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Daugavpils
Economy and jobs profile for Daugavpils — tourism economy, economy score 63/100, key industries including tourism, manufacturing, hospitality. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Daugavpils
Education profile for Daugavpils — mixed education base, education score 54/100, 3 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Daugavpils
Healthcare and retirement profile for Daugavpils — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 60/100, retirement score 65/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Daugavpils
Source-attributed visual context for Daugavpils using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Daugavpils
Weekend trip planning checklist for Daugavpils — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Daugavpils
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Daugavpils
Estimate a monthly budget for Daugavpils using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Daugavpils
Plan a trip budget for Daugavpils using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Daugavpils
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Daugavpils. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Panevėžys, Lithuania
Cross-border · about 135 km from Daugavpils. Explore Panevėžys's city intelligence profile.
Vilnius, Lithuania
Cross-border · about 153 km from Daugavpils. Explore Vilnius's city intelligence profile.
Cēsis, Latvia
Same corridor · about 177 km from Daugavpils. Explore Cēsis's city intelligence profile.
Riga, Latvia
Same region · about 190 km from Daugavpils. Explore Riga's city intelligence profile.
Kaunas, Lithuania
Cross-border · about 196 km from Daugavpils. Explore Kaunas's city intelligence profile.
Šiauliai, Lithuania
Cross-border · about 200 km from Daugavpils. Explore Šiauliai's city intelligence profile.
Alytus, Lithuania
Cross-border · about 227 km from Daugavpils. Explore Alytus's city intelligence profile.
Tartu, Estonia
Cross-border · about 279 km from Daugavpils. Explore Tartu's city intelligence profile.
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Daugavpils FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Daugavpils, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Daugavpils
Is Daugavpils worth visiting?
Daugavpils has a high quality-of-life estimate (71/100), with notable strengths in green space. Visitors can also reach nature such as Teiči Nature Reserve, Augšdaugava Protected Landscape and Krustkalni Nature Reserve within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Daugavpils?
Daugavpils has a high quality-of-life estimate (71/100), with notable strengths in green space. It indexes 71/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Daugavpils?
A single resident of Daugavpils spends roughly €890 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €473. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Latvia. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Daugavpils?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Daugavpils is high for remote workers (70/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Daugavpils?
Daugavpils's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and technology. Daugavpils has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, manufacturing and hospitality.
Is Daugavpils good for digital nomads and remote work?
Daugavpils offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 69/100.
What are the education options in Daugavpils?
Daugavpils is a developing education base with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Engineering and Computer Science.
Is Daugavpils a good place to study?
Daugavpils offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Daugavpils?
Daugavpils has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 60/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Daugavpils a good place to retire?
Daugavpils offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 65/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Daugavpils?
Daugavpils has a subarctic climate, averaging about 4.1°C annually with roughly 680 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Daugavpils a safe place to live?
Daugavpils is estimated to be a generally safe city (69/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
How easy is it to get around Daugavpils?
Daugavpils indexes a walkability score of 72 and a cycling score of 60 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Daugavpils?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Daugavpils include Teiči Nature Reserve, Augšdaugava Protected Landscape and Krustkalni Nature Reserve. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Daugavpils good for families?
Daugavpils scores high for family living (74/100), helped by education access, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Daugavpils?
Daugavpils rates 41/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 78/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Teiči Nature Reserve, Augšdaugava Protected Landscape and Krustkalni Nature Reserve supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Daugavpils profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and climate-adaptation context alongside Latvian and Baltic regional peers. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (80/100) and air quality (68/100). The area most worth watching is energy (58/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Latvia country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Daugavpils appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.