Moving to Lithuania from Belgium

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Belgium to Lithuania — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Belgium to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 27.1% cheaper than Belgium overall. A €65,577 salary in Belgium would need to be roughly €50,510 in Lithuania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Lithuanian.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Belgium to Lithuania.

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 €50,510

To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 36.3% less

Groceries

pay 29.1% less

Transportation

pay 22.0% less

Housing

pay 41.0% less

Childcare

pay 32.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 20.9% less

See full cost of living breakdown

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Belgium to Lithuania, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
13 ↑ 18% vs 2022

people moved from Belgium to Lithuania · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Lithuania?

Top countries of origin for Lithuania's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Belgium and Lithuania stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BE
1.1
LT
2.4
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

BE
62%
LT
64%

Belgium generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in feel safe walking at night.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

BE
$7,489
LT
$4,127
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BE
63.9
LT
51.3

Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BE
15.0
LT
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BE
7.3t
LT
4.5t

Belgium generally does better on environment, though Lithuania leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BE
43.5
LT
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BE
51.9%
LT
1.8%

Belgium generally does better on infrastructure, though Lithuania leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BE
5.5%
LT
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BE
$63,600
LT
$46,200

Belgium generally does better on employment & economy, though Lithuania leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BE
81.9 yrs
LT
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BE
3.2
LT
3.6

Belgium performs better than Lithuania across all family life metrics.

Data: Service Public Fédéral Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Brussels Rain: 32.3 in/yr (820 mm)
57° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brussels Vilnius
Jan–Mar 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) 69°/52°F (21°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Brussels Vilnius
Jan 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C)
Feb 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C)
Mar 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C)
Apr 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C)
May 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C)
Jul 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C)
Aug 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C)
Sep 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C)
Oct 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C)
Nov 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C)
Dec 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C)

Data: Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique, Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium and Lithuania. To live, work, or study long-term in Lithuania, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Lithuania's immigration authority.

Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Free
Belgium passport holders can enter Lithuania without a visa.
Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Belgium

Visa Free
Lithuania passport holders can enter Belgium without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Lithuania than Belgium?

Generally yes: Lithuania runs about 23% cheaper than Belgium on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Lithuania?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,577 comparable salary, that's around €12,628 in Lithuania for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Lithuania?

With 29.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Lithuania can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Belgium and Lithuania.

Is Lithuania safe for expats?

Belgium generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Belgium. About 64% of people in Lithuania feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Belgium?

Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 51.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 63.9 in Belgium. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belgium: 86).

What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Belgium?

The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 57°F in Brussels. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Brussels gets 32.3 in.

What language do they speak in Lithuania?

The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.

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At a Glance

BE LT
Population 11,847,338 2,683,546
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Dutch, French, German Lithuanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +32 +370
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112