Moving to Guatemala from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania to Guatemala, you would find that Guatemala is 6.4% cheaper than Lithuania overall. A €65,577 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly GTQ489,337 in Guatemala to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Guatemala City averages 77°F vs 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 GTQ489,337

To maintain the same standard of living in Guatemala

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

Restaurants

pay 43.0% less

Groceries

pay 50.8% more

Transportation

pay 31.7% less

Housing

pay 50.2% more

Childcare

pay 47.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 15.9% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 8.72 GTQ (July 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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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.4
GT
20.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
GT
12.6

Lithuania performs better than Guatemala across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
GT
$935
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
GT
12.8

Guatemala 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
GT
40.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
GT
1.1t

Lithuania generally does better on environment, though Guatemala 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
GT
3.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
GT
5.7%

Lithuania performs better than Guatemala 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%
GT
2.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
GT
$12,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LT
75.8 yrs
GT
72.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
GT
26.2

Lithuania performs better than Guatemala 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

Guatemala City Rain: 46.7 in/yr (1186 mm)
77° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Guatemala City
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 77°/55°F (25°/13°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 80°/61°F (27°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 76°/60°F (25°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 74°/58°F (24°/14°C)
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Month Vilnius Guatemala City
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Guatemala

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

Guatemala passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Free
Guatemala 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 Guatemala than Lithuania?

Yes — Guatemala is on average about 14% cheaper than Lithuania. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Guatemala?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly GTQ122,334 in Guatemala on a €65,577 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Guatemala?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Guatemala has 3.7 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 Guatemala safe for expats?

Lithuania performs better than Guatemala across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guatemala is 20.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Lithuania.

How is healthcare in Guatemala compared to Lithuania?

Guatemala generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Guatemala, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. Guatemala scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Guatemala City is 77°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Guatemala City receives around 46.7 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Guatemala?

The official language in Guatemala is Spanish. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT GT
Population 2,683,546 17,703,190
Currency Euro (€) Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Languages Lithuanian Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +502
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 110