Moving to Mexico from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania to Mexico, you would find that Mexico is 3.6% cheaper than Lithuania overall. A €67,000 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly MX$1,330,000 in Mexico to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Mexico City averages 74°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 Mexico.

What does your salary buy?

€67,000 → MX$1,330,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Mexico

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

Restaurants

pay 13.2% less

Groceries

pay 24.0% more

Transportation

pay 8.8% less

Housing

pay 7.8% more

Childcare

pay 48.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 25.8% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 20.63 MXN (October 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.

Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

On average, cities in Mexico cost about 2% less than cities in Lithuania.

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
6 ↑ 200% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Mexico?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.6
MX
24.9
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LT
64%
MX
39%

Lithuania performs better than Mexico across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
MX
$1,368
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
44.7
MX
25.9

Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico 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
MX
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
MX
3.6t

Mexico performs significantly better than Lithuania across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LT
27.9
MX
21.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
2.2%
MX
45.0%

Lithuania performs better than Mexico across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LT
6.7%
MX
2.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$32,959
MX
$13,889

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LT
77.2 yrs
MX
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
2.8
MX
12.1

Lithuania performs better than Mexico across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2022), World Health Organization (2024), State Tax Inspectorate (2016), Servicio de Administración Tributaria, SHCP (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

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

Mexico City Rain: 32.1 in/yr (816 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Mexico City
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 74°/45°F (23°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 73°/53°F (23°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 71°/47°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Vilnius Mexico City
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Mexico

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

Mexico passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Free
Mexico 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 Mexico than Lithuania?

Yes — Mexico is on average about 4% cheaper than Lithuania. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Mexico?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly MX$332,500 in Mexico on a €67,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Mexico?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Mexico has 21.7 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 Mexico safe for expats?

Lithuania performs better than Mexico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mexico is 24.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Lithuania. About 39% of people in Mexico feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Mexico compared to Lithuania?

Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Mexico, compared to 44.7 in Lithuania. Mexico scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Mexico City is 74°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Mexico City receives around 32.1 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Mexico?

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

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At a Glance

LT MX
Population 2,888,774 131,946,900
Currency Euro (€) Mexican Peso (MX$)
Languages Lithuanian Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +52
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 112 911