Moving to Cyprus from Lithuania

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Lithuania to Cyprus? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Lithuania to Cyprus, you would find that Cyprus is 21.3% more expensive than Lithuania overall. A €65,577 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly €76,308 in Cyprus to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek and Turkish. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nicosia averages 80°F vs 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Lithuania and Cyprus.

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 €76,308

To maintain the same standard of living in Cyprus

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 10.4% more

Groceries

pay 38.0% more

Transportation

pay 30.0% more

Housing

pay 69.3% more

Childcare

pay 10.7% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 14.4% more

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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?

What the data shows about people moving from Lithuania to Cyprus.

Living there in 2020
91 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in Lithuania live in Cyprus · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cyprus?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cyprus compared to Lithuania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.4
CY
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
CY
3.9

Cyprus performs significantly better than Lithuania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
CY
$4,538
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
CY
35.5

Cyprus 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
CY
16.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
CY
5.4t

Lithuania generally does better on environment, though Cyprus 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
CY
38.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
CY
32.1%

Lithuania generally does better on infrastructure, though Cyprus 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%
CY
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
CY
$50,600

Cyprus 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
CY
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
CY
8.4

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

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

Nicosia Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
80° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Nicosia
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 85°/60°F (29°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 97°/71°F (36°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 74°/52°F (23°/11°C)
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Month Vilnius Nicosia
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Department of Meteorology Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Cyprus

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

Cyprus passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Free
Cyprus 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 Cyprus than Lithuania?

On average Cyprus is around 16% pricier than Lithuania, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Cyprus?

Budget about €19,077 for 3 months in Cyprus (based on a €65,577 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Cyprus?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cyprus: 38.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cyprus offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cyprus safe for expats?

Cyprus performs significantly better than Lithuania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cyprus is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Lithuania.

How is healthcare in Cyprus compared to Lithuania?

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 35.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Cyprus, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. Cyprus scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Nicosia is 80°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Nicosia receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Cyprus?

The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT CY
Population 2,683,546 1,295,102
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Lithuanian Greek, Turkish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +370 +357
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112