Moving to Lithuania from Bosnia and Herzegovina
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Lithuania? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 61.5% more expensive than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall. A BAM125,999 salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to be roughly €91,040 in Lithuania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Lithuanian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vilnius averages 51°F vs 62°F in Sarajevo, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Lithuania.
What does your salary buy?
BAM125,999 → €91,040
To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 40.4% more
Groceries
pay 7.0% more
Transportation
pay 21.7% more
Housing
pay 56.4% more
Childcare
pay 2.9 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 90.4% more
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?
What the data shows about people moving from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Lithuania.
people moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Lithuania · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to Lithuania?
Top countries of origin for Lithuania's foreign-born residents.
- 51,718
- 33,813
- 20,566
- 6,620
- 5,722
- 4,248
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Lithuania compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Lithuania performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Lithuania performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Lithuania generally does better on employment & economy, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Lithuania generally does better on family life, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in life expectancy.
Data: Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Sarajevo | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Sarajevo | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) |
| Feb | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) |
| Mar | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) |
| May | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) |
Data:
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Free
Lithuania passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa FreeData: 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?
On average Lithuania is around 42% pricier than Bosnia and Herzegovina, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Lithuania?
Budget about €22,760 for 3 months in Lithuania (based on a BAM125,999 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
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?
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).
What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
