Moving to Lithuania from Czech Republic

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Czech Republic to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 6.2% more expensive than Czech Republic overall. A CZK1,593,660 salary in Czech Republic would need to be roughly €64,160 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?

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

What does your salary buy?

CZK1,593,660 €64,160

To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 17.3% more

Groceries

pay 8.9% less

Transportation

pay 8.3% more

Housing

pay 26.4% less

Childcare

pay 20.7% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 13.6% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 CZK = 0.0412 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?

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

Moved in 2023
3 ↑ 200% vs 2022

people moved from Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic 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

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

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
5.2
LT
6.3

Czech Republic performs better than Lithuania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CZ
$4,674
LT
$4,127
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CZ
42.5
LT
51.3

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CZ
33.0
LT
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CZ
7.1t
LT
4.5t

Czech Republic 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

CZ
38.4
LT
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CZ
20.5%
LT
1.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CZ
2.6%
LT
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CZ
$47,700
LT
$46,200

Czech Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Lithuania leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CZ
79.7 yrs
LT
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CZ
2.4
LT
3.6

Czech Republic generally does better on family life, though Lithuania leads in literacy rate.

Data: Financial Administration of the Czech Republic, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Prague Vilnius
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 69°/52°F (21°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Prague Vilnius
Jan 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C)
Apr 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C)
Jul 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C)
Sep 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C)
Oct 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C)
Dec 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C)

Data: Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Czech Republic 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.

Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holders can enter Lithuania without a visa.
Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Free
Lithuania passport holders can enter Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic?

Headline costs are within a few percent between Lithuania and Czech Republic; rent and dining are where you'll actually feel differences.

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 CZK1,593,660 comparable salary, that's around €16,040 in Lithuania for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, 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 Czech Republic and Lithuania.

Is Lithuania safe for expats?

Czech Republic performs better than Lithuania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Czech Republic.

How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Czech Republic?

Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 51.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 42.5 in Czech Republic. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Czech Republic: 84).

What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Czech Republic?

The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 57°F in Prague. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Prague gets 17.1 in.

What language do they speak in Lithuania?

The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.

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At a Glance

CZ LT
Population 10,705,384 2,683,546
Currency Czech Republic Koruna (CZK) Euro (€)
Languages Czech, Slovak Lithuanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +420 +370
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112