Moving to Lithuania from Finland
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Finland to Lithuania — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Finland to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 27.5% cheaper than Finland overall. A €67,000 salary in Finland would need to be roughly €48,600 in Lithuania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Lithuanian.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 24.9% less
Groceries
pay 24.3% less
Transportation
pay 33.1% less
Housing
pay 35.5% less
Childcare
pay 7.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 33.1% 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.
What salary do you need in Lithuania?
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → €48,600
To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania
Calculate with your salary →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 24% less than cities in Finland.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Finland to Lithuania, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Finland 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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33.164
Finland
Key Indicator Comparison
How Finland 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
Finland 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 Finland 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
Finland 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
Finland 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
Finland generally does better on employment & economy, though Lithuania 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
Finland performs better than Lithuania across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Finnish Tax Administration (2016), State Tax Inspectorate (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Lithuania vs Finland
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Helsinki | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 29°/18°F (-1°/-8°C) | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 58°/40°F (14°/4°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 65°/49°F (19°/10°C) | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 38°/28°F (3°/-2°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Helsinki | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°/17°F (-2.6°/-8.5°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) |
| Feb | 27°/15°F (-2.9°/-9.3°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) |
| Mar | 34°/22°F (1.1°/-5.6°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 46°/31°F (7.5°/-0.7°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) |
| May | 60°/40°F (15.5°/4.4°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 68°/49°F (19.8°/9.3°C) | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.8°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.7°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 57°/43°F (14.0°/6.1°C) | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) |
| Oct | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.2°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 36°/28°F (2.5°/-2.4°C) | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 31°/20°F (-0.8°/-6.6°C) | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) |
Data:
Finnish Meteorological Institute,
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
Can you move from Finland to Lithuania?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Finland 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.
Finland passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Free
Lithuania passport holder visiting Finland
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 Finland?
Generally yes: Lithuania runs about 28% cheaper than Finland 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 €67,000 comparable salary, that's around €12,150 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 Finland and Lithuania.
Is Lithuania safe for expats?
Finland performs better than Lithuania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Finland. About 64% of people in Lithuania feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Finland?
Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Finland leads in health coverage index. There are 44.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 36.1 in Finland. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Finland: 86).
What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Finland?
The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 48°F in Helsinki. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Helsinki gets 25.6 in.
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Finland, the official languages are Finnish and Swedish.
