Moving to Lithuania from Latvia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Latvia to Lithuania — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Latvia to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 3.6% more expensive than Latvia overall. A €64,304 salary in Latvia would need to be roughly €70,099 in Lithuania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Lithuanian.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Latvia to Lithuania.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → €70,099
To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 16.2% more
Groceries
pay 0.7% more
Transportation
pay 8.4% more
Housing
pay 0.8% more
Childcare
pay 13.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.1% 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?
How many people actually move from Latvia to Lithuania, based on official data.
people moved from Latvia 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
-
5.5,722
Latvia
- 4,248
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Latvia to Lithuania.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Lithuania generally does better on safety, though Latvia 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Latvia 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
Latvia generally does better on environment, though Lithuania leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Lithuania generally does better on infrastructure, though Latvia 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
Lithuania generally does better on employment & economy, though Latvia 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
Latvia generally does better on family life, though Lithuania leads in infant mortality.
Data: State Revenue Service, Latvia, 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 | Riga | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C) | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 60°/42°F (15°/6°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 67°/51°F (20°/11°C) | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 41°/31°F (5°/0°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Riga | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) |
| Feb | 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) |
| Mar | 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) |
| May | 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C) | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C) | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) |
| Oct | 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C) | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) |
Data:
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre,
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Latvia 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.
Latvia passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Free
Lithuania passport holder visiting Latvia
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 Latvia?
No — Lithuania is on average about 9% more expensive than Latvia. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Lithuania?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €17,525 in Lithuania on a €64,304 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Lithuania?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Lithuania has 29.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Lithuania safe for expats?
Lithuania generally does better on safety, though Latvia leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Latvia. About 64% of people in Lithuania feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Latvia?
Latvia 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 33.8 in Latvia. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Latvia: 75).
What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Latvia?
The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 50°F in Riga. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Riga gets 24.9 in.
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Latvia, the official language is Latvian.
