Moving to France from Lithuania

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Lithuania to France — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Lithuania to France, you would find that France is 38.4% more expensive than Lithuania overall. A €65,700 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly €81,183 in France to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Lithuania to France.

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 €81,183

To maintain the same standard of living in France

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 33.9% more

Groceries

pay 70.1% more

Transportation

pay 41.0% more

Housing

pay 55.1% more

Childcare

pay 27.4% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 43.9% 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?

How many people actually move from Lithuania to France, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
202 ↑ 9% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to France?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Lithuania to France.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.4
FR
1.6
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LT
64%
FR
82%

France 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
FR
$6,868
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
FR
33.4

France 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
FR
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
FR
4.0t

France performs significantly better than Lithuania across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LT
29.4
FR
49.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
FR
21.6%

Lithuania generally does better on infrastructure, though France 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%
FR
7.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
FR
$55,200

Lithuania generally does better on employment & economy, though France leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LT
75.8 yrs
FR
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
FR
3.1

France 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

Paris Rain: 25.6 in/yr (650 mm)
60° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Paris
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 48°/38°F (9°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 74°/58°F (23°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 52°/43°F (11°/6°C)
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Month Vilnius Paris
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 44°/36°F (6.9°/2.5°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 47°/37°F (8.2°/2.8°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 53°/41°F (11.8°/5.1°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 58°/44°F (14.7°/6.8°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 66°/51°F (19.0°/10.5°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 71°/56°F (21.8°/13.3°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.5°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 76°/60°F (24.6°/15.4°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 69°/54°F (20.8°/12.5°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 60°/49°F (15.8°/9.2°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 51°/42°F (10.4°/5.3°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 46°/38°F (7.8°/3.6°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Météo-France Météo-France

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting France

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

France passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Free
France 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 France than Lithuania?

No — France is on average about 24% more expensive than Lithuania. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to France?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €20,296 in France on a €65,700 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from France?

Internet is rarely the blocker — France has 49.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is France safe for expats?

France performs significantly better than Lithuania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in France is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Lithuania. About 82% of people in France feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in France compared to Lithuania?

France generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.4 doctors per 10,000 people in France, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. France scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Paris is 60°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Paris receives around 25.6 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in France?

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

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At a Glance

LT FR
Population 2,683,546 68,305,148
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Lithuanian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +33
Time zones 1 14
Emergency number 112 112