Moving to Lithuania from New York
What to Expect
Considering a move from New York to Lithuania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New York to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 26.0% cheaper than New York. A $75,000 salary in New York would need to be roughly €46,305 in Lithuania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Lithuanian.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New York and Lithuania.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → €46,305
To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 20.8% less
Groceries
pay 43.7% less
Transportation
pay 1.0% less
Housing
pay 50.0% less
Childcare
pay 66.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 36.9% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from New York to Lithuania.
people moved from United States to Lithuania · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to Lithuania?
Top countries of origin for Lithuania's foreign-born residents.
- 51,718
- 33,813
- 20,566
- 6,620
- 5,722
- 4,248
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18.588
United States
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Lithuania compared to New York.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Lithuania performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Lithuania performs significantly better than New York across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
New York performs better than Lithuania across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
New York performs better than Lithuania across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Albany | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 37°/19°F (2°/-7°C) | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/47°F (20°/8°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 78°/58°F (26°/14°C) | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Albany | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/15°F (-0.8°/-9.7°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) |
| Feb | 35°/17°F (1.4°/-8.2°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) |
| Mar | 44°/26°F (6.9°/-3.5°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 58°/37°F (14.6°/2.9°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) |
| May | 69°/47°F (20.8°/8.4°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.6°C) | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 82°/61°F (27.9°/16.3°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.5°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 72°/52°F (22.3°/10.9°C) | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) |
| Oct | 60°/40°F (15.4°/4.2°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.3°C) | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 36°/21°F (2.1°/-6.0°C) | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Free
Lithuania passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 New York?
On average Lithuania is about 29% less expensive than New York, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Lithuania?
Budget about €11,576 for 3 months in Lithuania (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Lithuania?
From major Lithuania cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in New York and Lithuania are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to New York?
Lithuania performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to New York?
The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 58°F in Albany. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Albany gets 39.4 in.
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In New York, the official language is English.
