Moving to Lithuania from Brunei
What to Expect
Considering a move from Brunei to Lithuania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Brunei to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 11.5% more expensive than Brunei overall. A BND96,000 salary in Brunei would need to be roughly €74,600 in Lithuania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Lithuanian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vilnius averages 51°F vs 89°F in Bandar Seri Begawan, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Brunei and Lithuania.
What does your salary buy?
BND96,000 → €74,600
To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania
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Restaurants
pay 83.9% more
Groceries
pay 31.7% less
Transportation
pay 3.6 times more
Housing
pay 24.0% less
Childcare
pay 59.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 7.7% 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 Brunei to Lithuania.
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
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Lithuania compared to Brunei.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Brunei performs better than Lithuania across all safety metrics.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Brunei 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
Brunei generally does better on environment, though Lithuania leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Brunei generally does better on infrastructure, though Lithuania leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Brunei generally does better on employment & economy, though Lithuania leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Lithuania generally does better on family life, though Brunei leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021), Ministry of Finance, Revenue Division, Brunei (2016), State Tax Inspectorate (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Bandar Seri Begawan | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/75°F (33°/24°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Bandar Seri Begawan | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) |
| Feb | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.3°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.5°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 90°/75°F (32.5°/23.7°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) |
| May | 91°/75°F (32.6°/23.7°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.4°C) | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 90°/73°F (32.3°/23.0°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 90°/74°F (32.4°/23.1°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.1°C) | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) |
| Oct | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.2°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.2°C) | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) |
Data:
Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department,
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brunei 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.
Brunei passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Free
Lithuania passport holder visiting Brunei
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 Brunei?
On average Lithuania is around 11% pricier than Brunei, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Lithuania?
Budget about €18,650 for 3 months in Lithuania (based on a BND96,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Lithuania?
Connectivity is usually fine (Lithuania: 27.9 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?
Brunei performs better than Lithuania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in Brunei.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Brunei?
Brunei generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 18.9 in Brunei. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brunei: 78).
What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Brunei?
The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 89°F in Bandar Seri Begawan. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Bandar Seri Begawan gets 114.7 in.
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Brunei, the official language is Malay.
