Moving to Panama from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania to Panama, you would find that Panama is 4.3% more expensive than Lithuania overall. A €65,700 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly PAB70,879 in Panama to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Panama City averages 93°F vs 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 PAB70,879

To maintain the same standard of living in Panama

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 26.4% less

Groceries

pay 58.6% more

Transportation

pay 8.0% less

Housing

pay 66.7% more

Childcare

pay 16.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 15.2% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 1.14 PAB (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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
54 ↑ 17% vs 2015

people born in Lithuania live in Panama · UN DESA

Who's moving to Panama?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Panama compared to Lithuania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.4
PA
11.3
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LT
64%
PA
33%

Lithuania performs better than Panama across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
PA
$3,318
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
PA
17.3

Panama 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
PA
17.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
PA
2.7t

Panama 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
PA
15.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
PA
0.9%

Lithuania generally does better on infrastructure, though Panama leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LT
7.0%
PA
6.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
PA
$35,800

Lithuania generally does better on employment & economy, though Panama 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
PA
77.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
PA
16.4

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

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

Panama City Rain: 75.1 in/yr (1907 mm)
93° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Panama City
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 94°/65°F (34°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 94°/69°F (35°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 92°/70°F (34°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 91°/68°F (33°/20°C)
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Month Vilnius Panama City
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 92°/65°F (33.4°/18.5°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 94°/65°F (34.2°/18.4°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 95°/65°F (34.8°/18.4°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 96°/67°F (35.4°/19.5°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 94°/70°F (34.5°/21.1°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 93°/70°F (33.8°/21.3°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 93°/70°F (33.9°/21.0°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 93°/70°F (33.9°/20.9°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 91°/70°F (32.9°/21.0°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 91°/69°F (32.6°/20.8°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 91°/69°F (32.9°/20.3°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 92°/67°F (33.3°/19.2°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, IMHPA - Instituto de Meteorología e Hidrología de Panamá IMHPA - Instituto de Meteorología e Hidrología de Panamá

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Panama

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

Panama passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Free
Panama 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 Panama than Lithuania?

On average Panama is about 5% less expensive than Lithuania, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Panama?

Budget about PAB17,720 for 3 months in Panama (based on a €65,700 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Panama?

Connectivity is usually fine (Panama: 15.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Panama offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Panama safe for expats?

Lithuania performs better than Panama across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Panama is 11.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Lithuania. About 33% of people in Panama feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Panama compared to Lithuania?

Panama generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 17.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Panama, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. Panama scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Panama City is 93°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Panama City receives around 75.1 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Panama?

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

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At a Glance

LT PA
Population 2,683,546 4,337,768
Currency Euro (€) Panamanian Balboa (PAB)
Languages Lithuanian Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +507
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911