Moving to Lithuania from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 2.2 times more expensive than Kazakhstan overall. A KZT35,393,750 salary in Kazakhstan would need to be roughly €112,911 in Lithuania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Lithuanian.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

KZT35,393,750 €112,911

To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 2.4 times more

Groceries

pay 79.4% more

Transportation

pay 2.4 times more

Housing

pay 2.2 times more

Childcare

pay 2.6 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.6 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 KZT = 0.0019 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 Kazakhstan to Lithuania, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
1,594 ↑ 353% vs 2022

people moved from Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan 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

KZ
2.6
LT
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
LT
6.3

Lithuania performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

KZ
$1,460
LT
$4,127
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
40.3
LT
51.3

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
68.0
LT
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
LT
4.5t

Lithuania performs significantly better than Kazakhstan 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

KZ
14.9
LT
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.1%
LT
1.8%

Lithuania generally does better on infrastructure, though Kazakhstan leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KZ
4.8%
LT
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$35,500
LT
$46,200

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
72.5 yrs
LT
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
19.2
LT
3.6

Kazakhstan generally does better on family life, though Lithuania leads in life expectancy.

Data: Tax Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana Vilnius
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 69°/52°F (21°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Astana Vilnius
Jan /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C)
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C)
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C)
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C)
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C)
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C)
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C)
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C)
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C)
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C)
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

Lithuania passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Free
Lithuania passport holders can enter Kazakhstan without a visa.

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 Kazakhstan?

Day-to-day costs in Lithuania run about 72% higher than Kazakhstan 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 KZT35,393,750 comparable salary, that's around €28,228 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 Kazakhstan and Lithuania.

Is Lithuania safe for expats?

Lithuania performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Kazakhstan.

How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan 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 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Lithuania?

The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ LT
Population 19,398,331 2,683,546
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) Euro (€)
Languages Kazakh, Russian Lithuanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +370
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112 112