Moving to Vietnam from Lithuania

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Lithuania to Vietnam — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Lithuania to Vietnam, you would find that Vietnam is 42.3% cheaper than Lithuania overall. A €67,000 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly ₫1,120,000,000 in Vietnam to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Vietnamese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Hanoi averages 82°F vs 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Lithuania to Vietnam.

What does your salary buy?

€67,000 → ₫1,120,000,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Vietnam

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 75.6% less

Groceries

pay 17.6% less

Transportation

pay 47.8% less

Housing

pay 32.7% less

Childcare

pay 5.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 66.1% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 29012.05 VND (October 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.

Cost of living by city

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 Vietnam cost about 20% less than cities in Lithuania.

Lithuania

Panevezys 39%
Siauliai 36%

Vietnam

Hanoi ★ 32%
Hai Phong 29%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Lithuania and Vietnam stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.6
VN
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
VN
17.7

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
VN
$690
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
44.7
VN
11.1

Vietnam 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
VN
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
VN
4.3t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LT
27.9
VN
23.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
2.2%
VN
18.1%

Lithuania performs better than Vietnam across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LT
6.7%
VN
1.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$32,959
VN
$5,066

Lithuania generally does better on employment & economy, though Vietnam leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LT
77.2 yrs
VN
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
2.8
VN
12.0

Lithuania performs better than Vietnam across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), State Tax Inspectorate (2016), General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

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

Hanoi Rain: 64.1 in/yr (1628 mm)
82° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Hanoi
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 90°/78°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 79°/66°F (26°/19°C)
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Month Vilnius Hanoi
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Vietnam

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Lithuania passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Vietnam.
Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Required
Vietnam 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 Vietnam than Lithuania?

Generally yes: Vietnam runs about 42% cheaper than Lithuania on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Vietnam?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €67,000 comparable salary, that's around ₫280,000,000 in Vietnam for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Vietnam?

With 23.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Vietnam 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 Vietnam.

Is Vietnam safe for expats?

Lithuania generally does better on safety, though Vietnam leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Vietnam is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Lithuania.

How is healthcare in Vietnam compared to Lithuania?

Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 11.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Vietnam, compared to 44.7 in Lithuania. Vietnam scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Hanoi is 82°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Hanoi receives around 64.1 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Vietnam?

The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT VN
Population 2,888,774 101,598,527
Currency Euro (€) Vietnamese Dong (₫)
Languages Lithuanian Vietnamese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +84
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 113