Moving to Lithuania from Indonesia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Indonesia to Lithuania — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Indonesia to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 2.6 times more expensive than Indonesia overall. A IDR1,345,683,750 salary in Indonesia would need to be roughly €116,512 in Lithuania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Lithuanian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vilnius averages 51°F vs 89°F in Jakarta, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Indonesia to Lithuania.

What does your salary buy?

IDR1,345,683,750 €116,512

To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 4.7 times more

Groceries

pay 27.5% more

Transportation

pay 2.4 times more

Housing

pay 2.1 times more

Childcare

pay 3.3 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.3 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 IDR = 0.0 EUR (July 2026)

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 Indonesia to Lithuania, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
14 ↓ 7% vs 2022

people moved from Indonesia to Lithuania · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Lithuania?

Top countries of origin for Lithuania's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Indonesia and Lithuania stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ID
0.6
LT
2.4
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

ID
63%
LT
64%

Lithuania generally does better on safety, though Indonesia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

ID
$417
LT
$4,127
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ID
6.9
LT
51.3

Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ID
58.0
LT
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ID
2.9t
LT
4.5t

Indonesia generally does better on environment, though Lithuania leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ID
4.9
LT
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ID
29.7%
LT
1.8%

Lithuania performs significantly better than Indonesia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ID
3.4%
LT
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ID
$14,100
LT
$46,200

Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Lithuania leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ID
73.1 yrs
LT
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ID
19.7
LT
3.6

Lithuania performs significantly better than Indonesia across all family life metrics.

Data: Direktorat Jenderal Pajak, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jakarta Rain: 65.2 in/yr (1655 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jakarta Vilnius
Jan–Mar 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 69°/52°F (21°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Jakarta Vilnius
Jan 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C)
Mar 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C)
Apr 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C)
May 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C)
Jul 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C)
Sep 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C)
Oct 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C)
Nov 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C)
Dec 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C)

Data: Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG), Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia 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.

Indonesia passport

Indonesia passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Required
Indonesia passport holders need a visa to enter Lithuania.
Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Indonesia

Visa on Arrival
Lithuania passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Indonesia.

Data: 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 Indonesia?

Day-to-day costs in Lithuania run about 78% higher than Indonesia 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 IDR1,345,683,750 comparable salary, that's around €29,128 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 Indonesia and Lithuania.

Is Lithuania safe for expats?

Lithuania generally does better on safety, though Indonesia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Indonesia. About 64% of people in Lithuania feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Indonesia?

Indonesia 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 6.9 in Indonesia. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55).

What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Indonesia?

The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 89°F in Jakarta. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Jakarta gets 65.2 in.

What language do they speak in Lithuania?

The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Indonesia, the official language is Indonesian.

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At a Glance

ID LT
Population 277,329,163 2,683,546
Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) Euro (€)
Languages Indonesian Lithuanian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +62 +370
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 112 112