Moving to Saudi Arabia from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania to Saudi Arabia, you would find that Saudi Arabia is 2.5% more expensive than Lithuania overall. A €64,304 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly SAR248,402 in Saudi Arabia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Riyadh averages 92°F vs 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Lithuania to Saudi Arabia.

What does your salary buy?

€64,304 SAR248,402

To maintain the same standard of living in Saudi Arabia

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

Restaurants

pay 50.4% less

Groceries

pay 6.8% more

Transportation

pay 7.8% less

Housing

pay 76.7% more

Childcare

pay 33.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 40.1% more

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 4.4 SAR (June 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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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Lithuania to Saudi Arabia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
SA
18.5

Lithuania generally does better on safety, though Saudi Arabia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
SA
$3,475
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
SA
30.8

Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia 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
SA
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
SA
18.5t

Lithuania performs better than Saudi Arabia 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
SA
37.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
SA
974.2%

Saudi Arabia generally does better on infrastructure, though Lithuania 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%
SA
4.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
SA
$49,600

Saudi Arabia performs significantly better than Lithuania across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LT
75.8 yrs
SA
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
SA
12.3

Lithuania generally does better on family life, though Saudi Arabia 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

Riyadh Rain: 4.4 in/yr (111 mm)
92° / 64°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Riyadh
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 75°/50°F (24°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 101°/72°F (38°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 109°/77°F (43°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 84°/56°F (29°/13°C)
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Month Vilnius Riyadh
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, National Center for Meteorology National Center for Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia

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

Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Required
Saudi Arabia 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

Is it cheaper to live in Saudi Arabia than Lithuania?

Yes — Saudi Arabia is on average about 12% cheaper than Lithuania. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Saudi Arabia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly SAR62,100 in Saudi Arabia on a €64,304 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Saudi Arabia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Saudi Arabia has 37.0 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 Saudi Arabia safe for expats?

Lithuania generally does better on safety, though Saudi Arabia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Saudi Arabia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Lithuania.

How is healthcare in Saudi Arabia compared to Lithuania?

Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 30.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Saudi Arabia, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. Saudi Arabia scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

What's the weather like in Saudi Arabia compared to Lithuania?

The average high temperature in Riyadh is 92°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Riyadh receives around 4.4 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Saudi Arabia?

The official language in Saudi Arabia is Arabic. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT SA
Population 2,683,546 35,354,380
Currency Euro (€) Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Languages Lithuanian Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +966
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911