Moving to Brazil from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania to Brazil, you would find that Brazil is 26.7% cheaper than Lithuania overall. A €67,000 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly R$274,000 in Brazil to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brasilia averages 80°F vs 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€67,000 → R$274,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Brazil

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 37.5% less

Groceries

pay 12.7% less

Transportation

pay 9.0% less

Housing

pay 32.1% less

Childcare

pay 29.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 42.5% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 5.59 BRL (October 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.

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 Brazil cost about 17% less than cities in Lithuania.

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Lithuania to Brazil, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
801 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in Lithuania live in Brazil · UN DESA

Who's moving to Brazil?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.6
BR
19.3
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LT
64%
BR
48%

Lithuania performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
BR
$2,070
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

LT
44.7
BR
23.6

Brazil 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
BR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
BR
2.3t

Brazil performs significantly better than Lithuania across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LT
27.9
BR
24.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
2.2%
BR
1.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LT
6.7%
BR
6.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$32,959
BR
$10,713

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LT
77.2 yrs
BR
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
2.8
BR
12.3

Lithuania generally does better on family life, though Brazil leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2016–2021), State Tax Inspectorate (2016), Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil (2016). How we calculate this

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

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Brasilia
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 80°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 80°/58°F (27°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 80°/64°F (27°/17°C)
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Month Vilnius Brasilia
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Brazil

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

Brazil passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Free
Brazil 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 Brazil than Lithuania?

Generally yes: Brazil runs about 27% cheaper than Lithuania on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Brazil?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €67,000 comparable salary, that's around R$68,500 in Brazil for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Brazil?

With 24.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Brazil 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 Brazil.

Is Brazil safe for expats?

Lithuania performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Brazil is 19.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Lithuania. About 48% of people in Brazil feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Lithuania?

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 23.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 44.7 in Lithuania. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Brazil?

The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT BR
Population 2,888,774 212,812,405
Currency Euro (€) Brazilian Real (R$)
Languages Lithuanian Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +55
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 112 190