Moving to Ukraine from Lithuania
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Lithuania to Ukraine — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Lithuania to Ukraine, you would find that Ukraine is 38.1% cheaper than Lithuania overall. A €67,000 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly UAH2,090,000 in Ukraine to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Ukrainian.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 45.1% less
Groceries
pay 27.6% less
Transportation
pay 26.3% less
Housing
pay 41.0% less
Childcare
pay 42.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 57.7% 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.
What salary do you need in Ukraine?
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → UAH2,090,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Ukraine
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Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Ukraine cost about 16% less than cities in Lithuania.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Lithuania to Ukraine, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Ukraine?
Top countries of origin for Ukraine's foreign-born residents.
- 3,330,586
- 249,641
- 225,962
- 223,491
- 152,249
- 83,674
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11.24,825
Lithuania
Key Indicator Comparison
How Lithuania and Ukraine stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Lithuania performs better than Ukraine across all safety metrics.
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
Ukraine 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 Ukraine leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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 performs better than Ukraine across all infrastructure metrics.
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 performs better than Ukraine across all employment & economy metrics.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Lithuania generally does better on family life, though Ukraine leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021), State Tax Inspectorate (2016), Ministry of Revenue and Duties of Ukraine (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Ukraine vs Lithuania
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Vilnius | Kiev |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) | 36°/25°F (2°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 68°/51°F (20°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) | 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) | 43°/33°F (6°/1°C) |
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| Month | Vilnius | Kiev |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) | 31°/22°F (-0.7°/-5.5°C) |
| Feb | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) | 33°/23°F (0.8°/-5.0°C) |
| Mar | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) | 44°/31°F (6.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Apr | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) | 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.7°C) |
| May | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) | 70°/52°F (21.1°/10.9°C) |
| Jun | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) | 76°/59°F (24.6°/14.8°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.6°C) |
| Aug | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) | 79°/60°F (25.9°/15.7°C) |
| Sep | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) | 68°/51°F (20.0°/10.6°C) |
| Oct | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) | 55°/41°F (12.9°/5.1°C) |
| Nov | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) | 42°/33°F (5.3°/0.3°C) |
| Dec | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) | 33°/26°F (0.5°/-3.5°C) |
Data:
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service,
Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center
Can you move from Lithuania to Ukraine?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania and Ukraine. To live, work, or study long-term in Ukraine, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ukraine's immigration authority.
Lithuania passport holder visiting Ukraine
Visa Free
Ukraine 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 Ukraine than Lithuania?
Generally yes: Ukraine runs about 38% cheaper than Lithuania on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Ukraine?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €67,000 comparable salary, that's around UAH522,500 in Ukraine for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Ukraine?
With 21.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Ukraine can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Lithuania and Ukraine.
Is Ukraine safe for expats?
Lithuania performs better than Ukraine across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ukraine is 3.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Lithuania.
How is healthcare in Ukraine compared to Lithuania?
Ukraine generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 35.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Ukraine, compared to 44.7 in Lithuania. Ukraine scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).
What's the weather like in Ukraine compared to Lithuania?
The average high temperature in Kiev is 56°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Kiev receives around 23.8 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.
What language do they speak in Ukraine?
The official language in Ukraine is Ukrainian. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.
