Moving to Czech Republic from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania to Czech Republic, you would find that Czech Republic is 11.5% more expensive than Lithuania overall. A €67,000 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly CZK1,820,000 in Czech Republic to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€67,000 → CZK1,820,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Czech Republic

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 15.1% less

Groceries

pay 6.9% more

Transportation

pay 1.7% less

Housing

pay 51.5% more

Childcare

pay 18.3% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 7.9% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 24.38 CZK (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 Czech Republic cost about 16% more than cities in Lithuania.

Lithuania

Panevezys 39%
Siauliai 36%

Czech Republic

Brno 47%
Plzen 46%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
45 ↓ 4% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Czech Republic?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Lithuania and Czech Republic 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
CZ
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
CZ
5.2

Czech Republic 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
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
44.7
CZ
43.5

Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LT
39.0
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
CZ
7.1t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LT
27.9
CZ
38.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
2.2%
CZ
22.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LT
6.7%
CZ
2.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$32,959
CZ
$35,917

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LT
77.2 yrs
CZ
80.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
2.8
CZ
2.1

Czech Republic generally does better on family life, though Lithuania leads in literacy rate.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2011–2021), State Tax Inspectorate (2016), Financial Administration of the Czech Republic (2017). 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

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Prague
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Vilnius Prague
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Free
Lithuania passport holders can enter Czech Republic without a visa.
Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Free
Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic than Lithuania?

Day-to-day costs in Czech Republic run about 12% higher than Lithuania on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Czech Republic?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €67,000 comparable salary, that's around CZK455,000 in Czech Republic for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Czech Republic?

With 38.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic.

Is Czech Republic safe for expats?

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Lithuania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Lithuania.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Lithuania?

Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in health coverage index. There are 43.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 44.7 in Lithuania. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

What's the weather like in Czech Republic compared to Lithuania?

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT CZ
Population 2,888,774 10,886,878
Currency Euro (€) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages Lithuanian Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112