Moving to Lithuania from Mauritius

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mauritius to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 75.8% more expensive than Mauritius overall. A MUR3,552,750 salary in Mauritius would need to be roughly €87,330 in Lithuania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Lithuanian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vilnius averages 51°F vs 85°F in Port Louis, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

MUR3,552,750 €87,330

To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 2.2 times more

Groceries

pay 22.3% more

Transportation

pay 4.5% less

Housing

pay 87.2% more

Childcare

pay 2.9 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 49.7% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 MUR = 0.0181 EUR (June 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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2021
2

people moved from Mauritius 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 Mauritius 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

MU
2.2
LT
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MU
9.7
LT
6.3

Mauritius generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

MU
$1,566
LT
$4,127
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MU
12.0
LT
51.3

Mauritius 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

MU
28.0
LT
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MU
3.5t
LT
4.5t

Mauritius performs better than Lithuania across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MU
25.7
LT
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MU
22.0%
LT
1.8%

Lithuania performs significantly better than Mauritius across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MU
6.1%
LT
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MU
$26,600
LT
$46,200

Mauritius generally does better on employment & economy, though Lithuania leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MU
74.9 yrs
LT
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MU
12.1
LT
3.6

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

Data: Mauritius Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Louis Rain: 28.0 in/yr (711 mm)
85° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Louis Vilnius
Jan–Mar 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) 69°/52°F (21°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Port Louis Vilnius
Jan 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C)
Feb 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C)
Mar 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C)
Apr 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C)
May 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C)
Jul 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C)
Aug 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C)
Sep 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C)
Oct 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C)
Nov 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C)
Dec 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C)

Data: Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services, Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritius 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.

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

Lithuania passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa Free
Lithuania passport holders can enter Mauritius 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 Mauritius?

Day-to-day costs in Lithuania run about 36% higher than Mauritius on average; specific cities can swing further.

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 MUR3,552,750 comparable salary, that's around €21,832 in Lithuania for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, 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 Mauritius and Lithuania.

Is Lithuania safe for expats?

Mauritius generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Mauritius.

How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Mauritius?

Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 51.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 12.0 in Mauritius. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).

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

The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 85°F in Port Louis. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Port Louis gets 28.0 in.

What language do they speak in Lithuania?

The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.

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At a Glance

MU LT
Population 1,308,222 2,683,546
Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR) Euro (€)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole Lithuanian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +230 +370
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112