Moving to Italy from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania to Italy, you would find that Italy is 22.5% more expensive than Lithuania overall. A €65,700 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly €76,047 in Italy to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°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 Italy.

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 €76,047

To maintain the same standard of living in Italy

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

Restaurants

pay 26.4% more

Groceries

pay 51.0% more

Transportation

pay 31.6% more

Housing

pay 45.8% more

Childcare

pay 2.6% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 7.3% 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 Italy, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
276 ↓ 8% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Italy?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.4
IT
0.6
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LT
64%
IT
61%

Italy generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in feel safe walking at night.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
IT
42.5

Italy 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
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
IT
5.1t

Lithuania generally does better on environment, though Italy 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
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
IT
29.6%

Lithuania generally does better on infrastructure, though Italy 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%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
IT
$52,700

Lithuania generally does better on employment & economy, though Italy 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
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
IT
3.2

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

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

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Rome
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Vilnius Rome
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Italy

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

Italy passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Free
Italy 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 Italy than Lithuania?

No — Italy is on average about 16% more expensive than Lithuania. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Italy?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €19,012 in Italy on a €65,700 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Italy?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Italy has 31.5 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 Italy safe for expats?

Italy generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Lithuania. About 61% of people in Italy feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Lithuania?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT IT
Population 2,683,546 61,095,551
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Lithuanian Catalan, Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112