Moving to Lithuania from Benin

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Benin to Lithuania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Benin to Lithuania, and you’d need to navigate life in Lithuanian.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Benin to Lithuania.

Living there in 2015
1

people born in Benin live in Lithuania · UN DESA

Who's moving to Lithuania?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Lithuania compared to Benin.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BJ
24.8
LT
6.3

Lithuania performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

BJ
$138
LT
$4,127
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BJ
2.0
LT
51.3

Benin generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BJ
77.0
LT
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BJ
0.5t
LT
4.5t

Benin generally does better on environment, though Lithuania leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BJ
0.2
LT
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BJ
1.0%
LT
1.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BJ
1.4%
LT
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BJ
$3,800
LT
$46,200

Lithuania generally does better on employment & economy, though Benin leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BJ
62.2 yrs
LT
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BJ
55.8
LT
3.6

Lithuania performs significantly better than Benin across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Porto-novo Rain: 47.0 in/yr (1194 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Porto-novo Vilnius
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Porto-novo Vilnius
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN) Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN), Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Benin 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.

Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Required
Benin passport holders need a visa to enter Lithuania.
Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Benin

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Lithuania passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Benin.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Lithuania?

Connectivity is usually fine (Lithuania: 29.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Lithuania offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Lithuania safe for expats?

Lithuania performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Benin?

Benin generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 51.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 2.0 in Benin. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Benin: 38).

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

The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to None°F in Porto-novo. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Porto-novo gets 47.0 in.

What language do they speak in Lithuania?

The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Benin, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BJ LT
Population 13,754,688 2,683,546
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Euro (€)
Languages French Lithuanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +229 +370
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112