Moving to Lithuania from Cameroon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cameroon to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 71.9% more expensive than Cameroon overall. A FCFA42,522,819 salary in Cameroon would need to be roughly €85,859 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 84°F in Yaounde, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

FCFA42,522,819 €85,859

To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 93.7% more

Groceries

pay 6.8% more

Transportation

pay 79.5% more

Housing

pay 30.3% more

Childcare

pay 2.3 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.1 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 XAF = 0.0015 EUR (June 2026)

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 Cameroon to Lithuania, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
76 ↑ 33% vs 2022

people moved from Cameroon 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 Cameroon 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

CM
4.5
LT
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CM
10.6
LT
6.3

Lithuania performs significantly better than Cameroon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CM
$246
LT
$4,127
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CM
1.3
LT
51.3

Cameroon 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

CM
101.0
LT
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CM
0.4t
LT
4.5t

Cameroon 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

CM
2.2
LT
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CM
1.6%
LT
1.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CM
3.6%
LT
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CM
$4,800
LT
$46,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CM
63.3 yrs
LT
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CM
48.7
LT
3.6

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yaounde Rain: 62.2 in/yr (1580 mm)
84° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yaounde Vilnius
Jan–Mar 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) 69°/52°F (21°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Yaounde Vilnius
Jan 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C)
Feb 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C)
Mar 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C)
Apr 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C)
May 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C)
Jul 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C)
Aug 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C)
Sep 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C)
Oct 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C)
Nov 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C)
Dec 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C)

Data: Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale, Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cameroon 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.

Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

Lithuania passport holder visiting Cameroon

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

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 Cameroon?

Day-to-day costs in Lithuania run about 32% higher than Cameroon on average; specific cities can swing further.

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 FCFA42,522,819 comparable salary, that's around €21,465 in Lithuania for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, 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 Cameroon and Lithuania.

Is Lithuania safe for expats?

Lithuania performs significantly better than Cameroon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.5 in Cameroon.

How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Cameroon?

Cameroon 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 1.3 in Cameroon. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cameroon: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 84°F in Yaounde. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Yaounde gets 62.2 in.

What language do they speak in Lithuania?

The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Cameroon, the official languages are English and French.

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At a Glance

CM LT
Population 29,321,637 2,683,546
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Euro (€)
Languages English, French Lithuanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +237 +370
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112