Moving to Lithuania from Germany
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Germany to Lithuania — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Germany to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 32.9% cheaper than Germany overall. A €67,000 salary in Germany would need to be roughly €45,000 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 Germany to Lithuania.
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → €45,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania
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Restaurants
pay 29.7% less
Groceries
pay 28.1% less
Transportation
pay 31.6% less
Housing
pay 46.4% less
Childcare
pay 23.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 15.5% 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.
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 30% less than cities in Germany.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Germany to Lithuania, and how the trend has changed.
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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8.2,090
Germany
Key Indicator Comparison
How Germany 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
Germany 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
Germany generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Germany 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
Germany 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
Germany 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
Germany generally does better on family life, though Lithuania leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt) (2016), 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 | Berlin | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C) | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/47°F (18°/8°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/55°F (22°/13°C) | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Berlin | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) |
| Feb | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) |
| Mar | 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) |
| May | 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C) | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C) | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) |
| Oct | 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C) | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C) | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) |
Data:
Deutscher Wetterdienst,
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Germany 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.
Germany passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Free
Lithuania passport holder visiting Germany
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 Germany?
Generally yes: Lithuania runs about 33% cheaper than Germany 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 €11,250 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 Germany and Lithuania.
Is Lithuania safe for expats?
Germany performs better than Lithuania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Germany. About 64% of people in Lithuania feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Germany?
Germany generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 45.3 in Germany. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Germany: 88).
What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Germany?
The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 56°F in Berlin. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Berlin gets 22.5 in.
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Germany, the official language is German.
