Moving to Lithuania from Guatemala
What to Expect
Considering a move from Guatemala to Lithuania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Guatemala to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 0.5% more expensive than Guatemala overall. A GTQ570,000 salary in Guatemala would need to be roughly €66,900 in Lithuania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Lithuanian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vilnius averages 51°F vs 77°F in Guatemala City, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Guatemala and Lithuania.
What does your salary buy?
GTQ570,000 → €66,900
To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania
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Restaurants
pay 51.6% more
Groceries
pay 22.1% less
Transportation
pay 46.0% more
Housing
pay 25.3% less
Childcare
pay 52.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 25.4% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Guatemala to Lithuania.
people moved from Guatemala 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
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Lithuania compared to Guatemala.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Lithuania performs significantly better than Guatemala 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 Guatemala 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
Guatemala generally does better on environment, though Lithuania leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Lithuania performs significantly better than Guatemala across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Guatemala generally does better on employment & economy, though Lithuania leads in gdp per capita.
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
Lithuania performs significantly better than Guatemala across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Superintendence of the Tax Administration (2016), State Tax Inspectorate (2016), The World Factbook (2021). 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 | Guatemala City | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Guatemala City | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) |
| Feb | 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) |
| Mar | 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) |
| May | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) |
| Oct | 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH),
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guatemala 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.
Guatemala passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Free
Lithuania passport holder visiting Guatemala
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 Guatemala?
Lithuania and Guatemala are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Lithuania?
Budget about €16,725 for 3 months in Lithuania (based on a GTQ570,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Lithuania?
Connectivity is usually fine (Lithuania: 27.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Lithuania offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Lithuania safe for expats?
Lithuania performs significantly better than Guatemala across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.4 in Guatemala.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Guatemala?
Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 12.8 in Guatemala. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guatemala: 59).
What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Guatemala?
The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 77°F in Guatemala City. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Guatemala City gets 46.7 in.
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Guatemala, the official language is Spanish.
