As of November 12, 2026, Poland is cheaper than Latvia for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $94 in Poland against $103 in Latvia, a gap of 9.8%. Over the past year Poland has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+9.1% after inflation, against +4.4%). Both sit at US advisory Level 1. Poland is the easier of the two to travel.
| Measure | Latvia | Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $103 | $94 |
| Lean day | $51 | $44 |
| Comfortable day | $226 | $207 |
| Real change, 12 months | +4.4% | +9.1% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +4.5% | +8.9% |
| Versus 5-year average | −4.9% | −7.9% |
| US advisory | Level 1 · Normal precautions | Level 1 · Normal precautions |
| Ease of travel | 4.2 · Well set up | 4.6 · Effortless |
| Index score | 64 | 68 |
| Best months | Jun, Jul, Aug | May, Jun, Sep |
| Shoulder months | May, Sep | Apr, Oct |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
Art nouveau Riga and a long empty coast, cheaper than its Baltic neighbors.
The catchOutside Riga there is little set up for visitors. Summer is short.
Western European quality, eastern European bill.
The catchThe złoty has been firm and prices in the main cities have risen quickly.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.