Moving to Lithuania from Japan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Japan to Lithuania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Japan to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 1.2% more expensive than Japan overall. A ¥12,000,000 salary in Japan would need to be roughly €68,500 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 69°F in Tokyo, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Japan and Lithuania.
What does your salary buy?
¥12,000,000 → €68,500
To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 81.0% more
Groceries
pay 31.1% less
Transportation
pay 0.2% more
Housing
pay 6.3% less
Childcare
pay 5.7% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 8.2% 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.
Cost of living by city
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 6% more than cities in Japan.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Japan 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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67.23
Japan
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Lithuania compared to Japan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Japan 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
Japan 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
Japan 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
Japan 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
Japan 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
Japan generally does better on family life, though Lithuania leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2021), World Health Organization (2024), National Tax Agency Japan (2016), State Tax Inspectorate (2016), The World Factbook (2013). 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 | Tokyo | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Tokyo | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) |
| Feb | 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) |
| Mar | 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) |
| May | 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) |
| Oct | 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) |
Data:
Japan Meteorological Agency,
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Japan 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.
Japan passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Free
Lithuania passport holder visiting Japan
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 Japan?
Lithuania and Japan 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 €17,125 for 3 months in Lithuania (based on a ¥12,000,000 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?
Japan performs better than Lithuania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Japan. About 64% of people in Lithuania feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Japan?
Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 26.5 in Japan. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Japan: 83).
What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Japan?
The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 69°F in Tokyo. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Tokyo gets 62.9 in.
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Japan, the official language is Japanese.
