Moving to Lithuania from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba to Lithuania, and you’d need to navigate life in Lithuanian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vilnius averages 51°F vs 84°F in Havana, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Cuba to Lithuania, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
8 ↑ 60% vs 2022

people moved from Cuba 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 Cuba 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

CU
4.4
LT
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
LT
6.3

Cuba generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CU
$2,575
LT
$4,127
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
LT
51.3

Cuba performs better than Lithuania across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
LT
4.5t

Cuba performs better than Lithuania across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CU
2.9
LT
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
LT
1.8%

Lithuania performs significantly better than Cuba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CU
1.2%
LT
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
LT
$46,200

Cuba 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

CU
79.6 yrs
LT
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
LT
3.6

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Havana Rain: 46.8 in/yr (1189 mm)
84° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Vilnius
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 69°/52°F (21°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Havana Vilnius
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología, Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba 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.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

Lithuania passport holder visiting Cuba

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Cuba and Lithuania.

Is Lithuania safe for expats?

Cuba generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Cuba?

Cuba performs better than Lithuania across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 51.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Lithuania?

The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU LT
Population 11,008,112 2,683,546
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Euro (€)
Languages Spanish Lithuanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +53 +370
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106 112