Moving to Georgia from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 36.0% cheaper than Lithuania overall. A €64,304 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly GEL134,961 in Georgia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€64,304 GEL134,961

To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 37.2% less

Groceries

pay 23.2% less

Transportation

pay 47.9% less

Housing

pay 26.2% less

Childcare

pay 64.7% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 35.9% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 3.11 GEL (June 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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
210 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in Lithuania live in Georgia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Georgia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.4
GE
2.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
GE
12.7

Lithuania generally does better on safety, though Georgia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
GE
$1,679
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
GE
56.1

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania 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
GE
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
GE
3.6t

Lithuania generally does better on environment, though Georgia 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
GE
28.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
GE
5.2%

Lithuania performs better than Georgia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LT
7.0%
GE
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
GE
$22,200

Lithuania performs better than Georgia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LT
75.8 yrs
GE
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
GE
14.8

Lithuania generally does better on family life, though Georgia 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

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Tbilisi
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 Tbilisi
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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Georgia

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

Georgia passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Free
Georgia 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 Georgia than Lithuania?

Generally yes: Georgia runs about 32% cheaper than Lithuania on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Georgia?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €64,304 comparable salary, that's around GEL33,740 in Georgia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Georgia?

With 28.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Georgia 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 Georgia.

Is Georgia safe for expats?

Lithuania generally does better on safety, though Georgia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Lithuania.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Lithuania?

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in health coverage index. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Georgia?

The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT GE
Population 2,683,546 4,935,518
Currency Euro (€) Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages Lithuanian Georgian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +995
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112