Moving to Netherlands from Lithuania

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Lithuania to Netherlands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Lithuania to Netherlands, you would find that Netherlands is 81.1% more expensive than Lithuania overall. A €65,577 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly €97,954 in Netherlands to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Lithuania and Netherlands.

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 €97,954

To maintain the same standard of living in Netherlands

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 67.6% more

Groceries

pay 61.0% more

Transportation

pay 93.2% more

Housing

pay 2.5 times more

Childcare

pay 2.4 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 53.8% 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?

What the data shows about people moving from Lithuania to Netherlands.

Moved in 2023
1,900 ↑ 2% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Netherlands?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Netherlands compared to Lithuania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.4
NL
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
NL
3.4

Netherlands 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
NL
$8,195
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
NL
39.1

Netherlands 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
NL
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
NL
6.6t

Lithuania generally does better on environment, though Netherlands 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
NL
44.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
NL
16.1%

Lithuania generally does better on infrastructure, though Netherlands 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%
NL
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
NL
$69,300

Netherlands generally does better on employment & economy, though Lithuania leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LT
75.8 yrs
NL
82.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
NL
3.4

Netherlands performs significantly better than Lithuania 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

Amsterdam Rain: 30.7 in/yr (780 mm)
56° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Amsterdam
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 45°/34°F (7°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 61°/45°F (16°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 50°/40°F (10°/4°C)
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Month Vilnius Amsterdam
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Netherlands

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

Netherlands passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Free
Netherlands 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 Netherlands than Lithuania?

On average Netherlands is around 49% pricier than Lithuania, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Netherlands?

Budget about €24,488 for 3 months in Netherlands (based on a €65,577 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Netherlands?

Connectivity is usually fine (Netherlands: 44.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Netherlands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Netherlands safe for expats?

Netherlands performs significantly better than Lithuania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Netherlands is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Lithuania.

How is healthcare in Netherlands compared to Lithuania?

Netherlands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 39.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Netherlands, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. Netherlands scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Amsterdam is 56°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Amsterdam receives around 30.7 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Netherlands?

The official language in Netherlands is Dutch. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT NL
Population 2,683,546 17,400,824
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Lithuanian Dutch
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +31
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112