Moving to Lithuania from Iran

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Iran to Lithuania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Iran to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 3.8 times more expensive than Iran overall. A IRR103,106,250,000 salary in Iran would need to be roughly €82,222 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 72°F in Tehran, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Iran and Lithuania.

What does your salary buy?

IRR103,106,250,000 €82,222

To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 2.5 times more

Groceries

pay 2.4 times more

Transportation

pay 2.6 times more

Housing

pay 4.9 times more

Childcare

pay 8.3 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 4.1 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 IRR = 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?

What the data shows about people moving from Iran to Lithuania.

Moved in 2023
78 ↑ 24% vs 2022

people moved from Iran 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

The numbers behind daily life in Lithuania compared to Iran.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IR
2.4
LT
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IR
20.6
LT
6.3

Iran generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IR
$1,064
LT
$4,127
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IR
15.1
LT
51.3

Iran 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

IR
51.0
LT
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IR
9.1t
LT
4.5t

Lithuania performs significantly better than Iran across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IR
12.3
LT
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IR
81.3%
LT
1.8%

Lithuania performs significantly better than Iran across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IR
9.1%
LT
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IR
$16,200
LT
$46,200

Lithuania generally does better on employment & economy, though Iran leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IR
75.2 yrs
LT
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IR
14.8
LT
3.6

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tehran Rain: 9.1 in/yr (230 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tehran Vilnius
Jan–Mar 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) 69°/52°F (21°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Tehran Vilnius
Jan 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C)
Feb 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C)
Apr 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C)
May 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C)
Jul 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C)
Aug 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C)
Sep 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C)
Oct 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C)
Nov 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C)
Dec 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iran 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.

Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

Lithuania passport holder visiting Iran

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

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 Iran?

On average Lithuania is around 25% pricier than Iran, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Lithuania?

Budget about €20,556 for 3 months in Lithuania (based on a IRR103,106,250,000 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: 29.4 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?

Iran generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Iran.

How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Iran?

Iran 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 15.1 in Iran. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74).

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

The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 72°F in Tehran. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Tehran gets 9.1 in.

What language do they speak in Lithuania?

The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).

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At a Glance

IR LT
Population 86,758,304 2,683,546
Currency Iranian Rial (IRR) Euro (€)
Languages Persian (Farsi) Lithuanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +98 +370
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115 112