Moving to Belgium from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania to Belgium, you would find that Belgium is 52.7% more expensive than Lithuania overall. A €65,700 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly €85,298 in Belgium to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch, French and German.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 €85,298

To maintain the same standard of living in Belgium

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 58.2% more

Groceries

pay 54.7% more

Transportation

pay 49.7% more

Housing

pay 2.1 times more

Childcare

pay 51.8% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 38.5% more

See full cost of living breakdown

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 Lithuania to Belgium, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
286 ↓ 13% vs 2022

people moved from Lithuania to Belgium · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Belgium?

Top countries of origin for Belgium's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Lithuania and Belgium stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.4
BE
1.1
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LT
64%
BE
62%

Belgium generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in feel safe walking at night.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
BE
$7,489
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
BE
63.9

Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LT
39.0
BE
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
BE
7.3t

Lithuania generally does better on environment, though Belgium leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LT
29.4
BE
43.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
BE
51.9%

Lithuania generally does better on infrastructure, though Belgium leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LT
7.0%
BE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
BE
$63,600

Belgium generally does better on employment & economy, though Lithuania leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LT
75.8 yrs
BE
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
BE
3.2

Belgium performs significantly better than Lithuania across all family life metrics.

Data: State Tax Inspectorate, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Brussels Rain: 32.3 in/yr (820 mm)
57° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Brussels
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 45°/34°F (7°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 63°/47°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 70°/54°F (21°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 50°/40°F (10°/4°C)
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Month Vilnius Brussels
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania and Belgium. To live, work, or study long-term in Belgium, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belgium's immigration authority.

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Belgium

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

Belgium passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Free
Belgium passport holders can enter Lithuania 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 Belgium than Lithuania?

Day-to-day costs in Belgium run about 30% higher than Lithuania on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Belgium?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,700 comparable salary, that's around €21,324 in Belgium for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Belgium?

With 43.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Belgium can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Lithuania and Belgium.

Is Belgium safe for expats?

Belgium generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Lithuania. About 62% of people in Belgium feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Lithuania?

Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 63.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Belgium, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Belgium?

The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT BE
Population 2,683,546 11,847,338
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Lithuanian Dutch, French, German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +32
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112