Moving to Lithuania from Croatia
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 12.4% cheaper than Croatia overall. A HRK500,000 salary in Croatia would need to be roughly €58,100 in Lithuania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Lithuanian.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Croatia and Lithuania.
What does your salary buy?
HRK500,000 → €58,100
To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 9.2% less
Groceries
pay 9.2% less
Transportation
pay 8.9% less
Housing
pay 29.8% less
Childcare
pay 33.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 7.6% 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.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Lithuania cost about 15% less than cities in Croatia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Croatia to Lithuania.
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.
- 51,718
- 33,813
- 20,566
- 6,620
- 5,722
- 4,248
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59.35
Croatia
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Lithuania compared to Croatia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Croatia 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Croatia 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
Croatia 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
Croatia generally does better on infrastructure, though Lithuania leads in internet access.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Croatia 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 Croatia leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021), Croatia Tax Administration (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 | 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,
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 holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Free
Lithuania passport holder visiting Croatia
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 Croatia?
On average Lithuania is about 12% less expensive than Croatia, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Lithuania?
Budget about €14,525 for 3 months in Lithuania (based on a HRK500,000 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?
Croatia generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 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 44.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 39.1 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.
