Moving to Suriname from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania to Suriname, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Paramaribo averages 92°F vs 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Suriname compared to Lithuania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.4
SR
7.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
SR
16.2

Lithuania performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
SR
$1,143
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
SR
14.8

Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname 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
SR
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
SR
4.1t

Lithuania generally does better on environment, though Suriname leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LT
29.4
SR
20.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
SR
4.0%

Lithuania performs better than Suriname across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LT
7.0%
SR
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
SR
$19,000

Lithuania performs better than Suriname 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
SR
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
SR
30.2

Lithuania generally does better on family life, though Suriname leads in education spending.

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

Paramaribo Rain: 84.6 in/yr (2148 mm)
92° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Paramaribo
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 89°/71°F (32°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 93°/73°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 94°/73°F (34°/23°C)
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Month Vilnius Paramaribo
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Meteorological Service Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Suriname

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

Suriname passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Required
Suriname 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

Can I work remotely from Suriname?

Connectivity is usually fine (Suriname: 20.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Suriname offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Suriname safe for expats?

Lithuania performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Suriname is 7.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Lithuania.

How is healthcare in Suriname compared to Lithuania?

Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 14.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Suriname, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. Suriname scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Paramaribo is 92°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Paramaribo receives around 84.6 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Suriname?

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

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At a Glance

LT SR
Population 2,683,546 632,638
Currency Euro (€) Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
Languages Lithuanian Dutch
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +370 +597
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112