Moving to Maldives from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania to Maldives, and you’d need to navigate life in Maldivian. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Lithuania and Maldives 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
MV
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
MV
1.3

Maldives 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
MV
$2,288
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
MV
21.6

Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maldives 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
MV
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
MV
3.6t

Maldives 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
MV
17.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
MV
15.7%

Lithuania performs better than Maldives 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%
MV
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
MV
$22,400

Lithuania generally does better on employment & economy, though Maldives 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
MV
76.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
MV
25.7

Lithuania generally does better on family life, though Maldives leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Maldives

Visa on Arrival
Lithuania passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Maldives.
Maldives passport

Maldives passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Required
Maldives passport holders need a visa to enter Lithuania.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Maldives?

With 17.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Maldives 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 Maldives.

Is Maldives safe for expats?

Maldives performs significantly better than Lithuania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Maldives is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Lithuania.

How is healthcare in Maldives compared to Lithuania?

Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maldives leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Maldives, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. Maldives scores 61 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

What language do they speak in Maldives?

The official language in Maldives is Maldivian. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT MV
Population 2,683,546 390,164
Currency Euro (€) Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)
Languages Lithuanian Maldivian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +370 +960
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112