Moving to Lithuania from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Luxembourg to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 33.9% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €65,577 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly €35,018 in Lithuania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Lithuanian.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 €35,018

To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 41.6% less

Groceries

pay 46.3% less

Transportation

pay 23.2% less

Housing

pay 59.8% less

Childcare

pay 50.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 16.2% less

See full cost of living breakdown

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?

Real numbers on people moving from Luxembourg to Lithuania, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2021
1

people moved from Luxembourg to Lithuania · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Lithuania?

Top countries of origin for Lithuania's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LU
1.5
LT
2.4
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LU
79%
LT
64%

Luxembourg performs better than Lithuania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LU
$8,808
LT
$4,127
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.9
LT
51.3

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania 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

LU
13.0
LT
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
LT
4.5t

Luxembourg generally does better on environment, though Lithuania 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

LU
38.7
LT
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LU
4.0%
LT
1.8%

Luxembourg 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

LU
5.2%
LT
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
LT
$46,200

Luxembourg generally does better on employment & economy, though Lithuania leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LU
83.0 yrs
LT
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
LT
3.6

Luxembourg performs better than Lithuania across all family life metrics.

Data: Administration des Contributions Directes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Vilnius
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 69°/52°F (21°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Luxembourg Vilnius
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux, Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

Lithuania passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

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 Lithuania than Luxembourg?

Generally yes: Lithuania runs about 47% cheaper than Luxembourg on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Lithuania?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,577 comparable salary, that's around €8,754 in Lithuania for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Lithuania?

With 29.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Lithuania can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Luxembourg and Lithuania.

Is Lithuania safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs better than Lithuania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg. About 64% of people in Lithuania feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 51.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Lithuania?

The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

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At a Glance

LU LT
Population 650,364 2,683,546
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish Lithuanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +352 +370
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112