Moving to Benin from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
BJ
24.8

Lithuania performs better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
BJ
$138
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
BJ
2.0

Benin 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

LT
39.0
BJ
77.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
BJ
0.5t

Lithuania generally does better on environment, though Benin leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LT
29.4
BJ
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
BJ
1.0%

Lithuania generally does better on infrastructure, though Benin leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LT
7.0%
BJ
1.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
BJ
$3,800

Lithuania generally does better on employment & economy, though Benin leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LT
75.8 yrs
BJ
62.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
BJ
55.8

Lithuania performs better than Benin across all family life metrics.

Data: 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

Porto-novo Rain: 47.0 in/yr (1194 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Porto-novo
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Vilnius Porto-novo
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN) Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Benin

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Lithuania passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Benin.
Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Benin?

With 0.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Benin 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 Benin.

Is Benin safe for expats?

Lithuania performs better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Benin compared to Lithuania?

Benin generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Benin, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. Benin scores 38 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Porto-novo is None°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Porto-novo receives around 47.0 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Benin?

The official language in Benin is French. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT BJ
Population 2,683,546 13,754,688
Currency Euro (€) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Lithuanian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +229
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112