Moving to Lithuania from Italy
What to Expect
Considering a move from Italy to Lithuania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Italy to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 11.7% cheaper than Italy overall. A €65,700 salary in Italy would need to be roughly €56,761 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 69°F in Rome, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Italy and Lithuania.
What does your salary buy?
€65,700 → €56,761
To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 13.8% less
Groceries
pay 30.3% less
Transportation
pay 18.1% less
Housing
pay 26.4% less
Childcare
pay 2.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 0.5% 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 Italy to Lithuania.
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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16.643
Italy
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Lithuania compared to Italy.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Italy generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in feel safe walking at night.
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
Italy 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
Italy 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
Italy 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
Italy generally does better on employment & economy, though Lithuania leads in unemployment 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
Italy generally does better on family life, though Lithuania leads in literacy rate.
Data: Italian Revenue Agency, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Rome | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Rome | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) |
| Feb | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) |
| Mar | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) |
| May | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) |
| Oct | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) |
Data:
Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology,
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.
Italy passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Free
Lithuania passport holder visiting Italy
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 Italy?
On average Lithuania is about 14% less expensive than Italy, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Lithuania?
Budget about €14,190 for 3 months in Lithuania (based on a €65,700 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?
Italy generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy. About 64% of people in Lithuania feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Italy?
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 51.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 42.5 in Italy. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).
What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Italy?
The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.
