Moving to Lithuania from Croatia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Croatia to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 3.5% more expensive than Croatia overall. A HRK494,038 salary in Croatia would need to be roughly €63,152 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?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Croatia and Lithuania.

What does your salary buy?

HRK494,038 €63,152

To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 18.3% less

Groceries

pay 4.4% less

Transportation

pay 12.3% less

Housing

pay 19.4% less

Childcare

pay 53.4% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 9.2% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 HRK = 0.1327 EUR (July 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?

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

Moved in 2023
9 ↑ 200% vs 2022

people moved from Croatia 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

The numbers behind daily life in Lithuania compared to Croatia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

HR
0.8
LT
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HR
8.1
LT
6.3

Croatia generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

HR
$3,229
LT
$4,127
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

HR
36.1
LT
51.3

Croatia 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

HR
31.0
LT
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HR
4.8t
LT
4.5t

Croatia 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

HR
27.0
LT
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HR
1.5%
LT
1.8%

Croatia generally does better on infrastructure, though Lithuania leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HR
6.1%
LT
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HR
$41,300
LT
$46,200

Croatia generally does better on employment & economy, though Lithuania leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HR
77.2 yrs
LT
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HR
8.7
LT
3.6

Croatia generally does better on family life, though Lithuania leads in infant mortality.

Data: Croatia Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Zagreb Rain: 33.7 in/yr (856 mm)
60° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Zagreb Vilnius
Jan–Mar 44°/29°F (7°/-2°C) 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 69°/48°F (21°/9°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) 69°/52°F (21°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/35°F (10°/2°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Zagreb Vilnius
Jan 38°/25°F (3.1°/-4.0°C) 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C)
Feb 43°/28°F (6.1°/-2.5°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C)
Mar 52°/34°F (11.3°/0.9°C) 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C)
Apr 62°/41°F (16.4°/4.9°C) 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C)
May 70°/49°F (21.3°/9.2°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.7°/14.2°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C)
Aug 79°/57°F (26.2°/13.7°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C)
Sep 72°/51°F (22.3°/10.4°C) 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C)
Oct 61°/42°F (16.2°/5.8°C) 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C)
Nov 49°/35°F (9.3°/1.8°C) 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C)
Dec 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.9°C) 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C)

Data: Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service, Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Croatia 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.

Croatia passport

Croatia passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

Lithuania passport holder visiting Croatia

Visa Free
Lithuania passport holders can enter Croatia 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 Croatia?

On average Lithuania is about 4% less expensive than Croatia, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Lithuania?

Budget about €15,788 for 3 months in Lithuania (based on a HRK494,038 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: 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?

Croatia 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 0.8 in Croatia.

How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Croatia?

Croatia 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 36.1 in Croatia. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Croatia: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 60°F in Zagreb. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Zagreb gets 33.7 in.

What language do they speak in Lithuania?

The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Croatia, the official language is Croatian.

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At a Glance

HR LT
Population 4,188,853 2,683,546
Currency Croatian Kuna (HRK) Euro (€)
Languages Croatian Lithuanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +385 +370
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112