Moving to Lithuania from Israel
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Israel to Lithuania — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Israel to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 51.9% cheaper than Israel overall. A ₪230,000 salary in Israel would need to be roughly €31,800 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 Jerusalem, making it significantly cooler.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 48.6% less
Groceries
pay 42.6% less
Transportation
pay 46.9% less
Housing
pay 64.3% less
Childcare
pay 60.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 42.3% 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?
₪230,000 → €31,800
To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania
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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 50% less than cities in Israel.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Israel to Lithuania, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Israel 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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34.146
Israel
Key Indicator Comparison
How Israel 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
Israel 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
Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Israel 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
Israel 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
Israel 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Israel generally does better on family life, though Lithuania leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2022), The World Factbook (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority (2016), State Tax Inspectorate (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Lithuania vs Israel
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Jerusalem | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Jerusalem | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) |
| Feb | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) |
| Mar | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) |
| May | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) |
| Oct | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) |
Data:
Israel Meteorological Service,
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
Can you move from Israel to Lithuania?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel 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.
Israel passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Free
Lithuania passport holder visiting Israel
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Israel?
Generally yes: Lithuania runs about 52% cheaper than Israel 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 ₪230,000 comparable salary, that's around €7,950 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 Israel and Lithuania.
Is Lithuania safe for expats?
Israel performs better than Lithuania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel. About 64% of people in Lithuania feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Israel?
Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 38.0 in Israel. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).
What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Israel?
The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.
