Moving to Slovakia from Lithuania
What to Expect
Considering a move from Lithuania to Slovakia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Lithuania to Slovakia, you would find that Slovakia is 4.7% cheaper than Lithuania overall. A €65,700 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly €60,180 in Slovakia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovak. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bratislava averages 61°F vs 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Lithuania and Slovakia.
What does your salary buy?
€65,700 → €60,180
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovakia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 11.7% less
Groceries
pay 21.7% more
Transportation
pay 5.0% less
Housing
pay 19.0% more
Childcare
pay 17.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 13.5% less
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 Slovakia.
people moved from Lithuania to Slovakia · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to Slovakia?
Top countries of origin for Slovakia's foreign-born residents.
- 89,560
- 16,291
- 11,582
- 9,763
- 9,187
- 7,367
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44.199
Lithuania
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Slovakia compared to Lithuania.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Slovakia generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Slovakia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Lithuania generally does better on environment, though Slovakia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Lithuania generally does better on infrastructure, though Slovakia leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Lithuania generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovakia leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Slovakia generally does better on family life, though Lithuania leads in infant mortality.
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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Vilnius | Bratislava |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) | 78°/58°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) | 49°/37°F (9°/3°C) |
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| Month | Vilnius | Bratislava |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) | 38°/27°F (3.1°/-2.8°C) |
| Feb | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) | 42°/29°F (5.8°/-1.7°C) |
| Mar | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) | 52°/35°F (11.1°/1.7°C) |
| Apr | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) | 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.0°C) |
| May | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) | 71°/51°F (21.8°/10.6°C) |
| Jun | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) | 78°/58°F (25.6°/14.4°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) | 82°/61°F (27.8°/16.2°C) |
| Aug | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) | 82°/61°F (27.6°/15.9°C) |
| Sep | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) | 71°/53°F (21.9°/11.5°C) |
| Oct | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) | 60°/44°F (15.6°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) | 48°/37°F (9.0°/2.7°C) |
| Dec | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) | 39°/29°F (3.7°/-1.5°C) |
Data:
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service,
Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania and Slovakia. To live, work, or study long-term in Slovakia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Slovakia's immigration authority.
Lithuania passport holder visiting Slovakia
Visa Free
Slovakia passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Slovakia than Lithuania?
On average Slovakia is about 8% less expensive than Lithuania, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Slovakia?
Budget about €15,045 for 3 months in Slovakia (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 Slovakia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Slovakia: 33.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Slovakia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Slovakia safe for expats?
Slovakia generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Slovakia is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Lithuania. About 74% of people in Slovakia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Slovakia compared to Lithuania?
Slovakia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovakia, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. Slovakia scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).
What's the weather like in Slovakia compared to Lithuania?
The average high temperature in Bratislava is 61°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Bratislava receives around 22.6 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.
What language do they speak in Slovakia?
The official language in Slovakia is Slovak. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.
