Moving to Lithuania from Estonia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Estonia to Lithuania — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Estonia to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 7.7% more expensive than Estonia overall. A €65,577 salary in Estonia would need to be roughly €68,543 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 Estonia to Lithuania.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → €68,543
To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania
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Restaurants
pay 15.2% less
Groceries
pay 0.1% less
Transportation
pay 13.4% more
Housing
pay 15.1% less
Childcare
pay 73.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 10.8% less
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 Estonia to Lithuania, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Estonia 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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13.822
Estonia
Key Indicator Comparison
How Estonia and Lithuania stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Estonia 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
Estonia 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
Estonia 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
Estonia 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
Lithuania generally does better on employment & economy, though Estonia leads in unemployment 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
Estonia performs better than Lithuania across all family life metrics.
Data: Estonian Tax and Customs Board, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tallinn | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 31°/21°F (0°/-6°C) | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 57°/41°F (14°/5°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 65°/51°F (19°/10°C) | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Tallinn | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°/20°F (-1.4°/-6.6°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) |
| Feb | 29°/18°F (-1.8°/-7.5°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) |
| Mar | 36°/24°F (2.0°/-4.3°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 47°/32°F (8.2°/0.1°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) |
| May | 59°/41°F (14.9°/5.0°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.7°C) | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.1°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 68°/53°F (19.9°/11.6°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 58°/45°F (14.5°/7.2°C) | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) |
| Oct | 48°/38°F (9.1°/3.3°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 38°/30°F (3.3°/-1.2°C) | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.6°C) | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) |
Data:
Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute,
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Estonia 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.
Estonia passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Free
Lithuania passport holder visiting Estonia
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 Estonia?
Day-to-day costs in Lithuania run about 5% higher than Estonia on average; specific cities can swing further.
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 €65,577 comparable salary, that's around €17,136 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 Estonia and Lithuania.
Is Lithuania safe for expats?
Estonia performs better than Lithuania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Estonia. About 64% of people in Lithuania feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Estonia?
Estonia 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 34.4 in Estonia. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Estonia: 79).
What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Estonia?
The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 48°F in Tallinn. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Tallinn gets 27.3 in.
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Estonia, the official language is Estonian.
