Moving to Lithuania from Czech Republic
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 10.3% cheaper than Czech Republic overall. A CZK1,600,000 salary in Czech Republic would need to be roughly €58,900 in Lithuania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Lithuanian.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Czech Republic to Lithuania.
What does your salary buy?
CZK1,600,000 → €58,900
To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania
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Restaurants
pay 17.8% more
Groceries
pay 6.4% less
Transportation
pay 1.8% more
Housing
pay 34.0% less
Childcare
pay 22.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 8.6% 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 14% less than cities in Czech Republic.
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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.
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.
- 51,718
- 33,813
- 20,566
- 6,620
- 5,722
- 4,248
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38.120
Czech Republic
Key Indicator Comparison
How Czech Republic and Lithuania stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Czech Republic performs better than Lithuania across all safety metrics.
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
Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Czech Republic 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
Czech Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Lithuania leads in water stress level.
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
Czech Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Lithuania leads in top income tax rate.
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
Czech Republic generally does better on family life, though Lithuania leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2011–2021), Financial Administration of the Czech Republic (2017), 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 | 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,
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 holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Free
Lithuania passport holder visiting Czech Republic
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 Czech Republic?
Generally yes: Lithuania runs about 10% cheaper than Czech Republic on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
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 CZK1,600,000 comparable salary, that's around €14,725 in Lithuania for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Lithuania?
With 27.9 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 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Czech Republic.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Czech Republic?
Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in health coverage index. There are 44.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 43.5 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.
