Moving to Lithuania from New Zealand
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from New Zealand to Lithuania — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from New Zealand to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 29.2% cheaper than New Zealand overall. A NZ$130,000 salary in New Zealand would need to be roughly €46,300 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 66°F in Auckland, making it significantly cooler.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 5.5% less
Groceries
pay 29.9% less
Transportation
pay 20.1% less
Housing
pay 46.8% less
Childcare
pay 34.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 14.9% 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.
What salary do you need in Lithuania?
What does your salary buy?
NZ$130,000 → €46,300
To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania
Calculate with your salary →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 Lithuania cost about 18% less than cities in New Zealand.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from New Zealand to Lithuania, based on official data.
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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New Zealand
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from New Zealand to Lithuania.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
New Zealand generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
New Zealand generally does better on environment, though Lithuania 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
New Zealand generally does better on infrastructure, though Lithuania leads in water stress level.
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
New Zealand generally does better on employment & economy, though Lithuania leads in top income tax rate.
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
New Zealand generally does better on family life, though Lithuania leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), New Zealand Inland Revenue Department (2016), State Tax Inspectorate (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Lithuania vs New Zealand
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Auckland | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 74°/61°F (23°/16°C) | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/51°F (18°/11°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 60°/47°F (15°/8°C) | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 67°/55°F (20°/13°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Auckland | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°/61°F (23.6°/16.0°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) |
| Feb | 75°/62°F (24.1°/16.5°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) |
| Mar | 73°/59°F (22.6°/14.9°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 68°/55°F (20.0°/12.7°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) |
| May | 63°/51°F (17.4°/10.6°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 59°/47°F (15.2°/8.4°C) | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 58°/46°F (14.3°/7.5°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 59°/47°F (14.9°/8.2°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 62°/49°F (16.4°/9.7°C) | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) |
| Oct | 64°/52°F (17.7°/11.2°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 67°/55°F (19.5°/12.8°C) | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 71°/59°F (21.8°/14.9°C) | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) |
Data:
New Zealand National Meteorological Service,
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
Can you move from New Zealand to Lithuania?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Zealand 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.
New Zealand passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Free
Lithuania passport holder visiting New Zealand
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 Zealand?
Yes — Lithuania is on average about 29% cheaper than New Zealand. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Lithuania?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €11,575 in Lithuania on a NZ$130,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Lithuania?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Lithuania has 27.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Lithuania safe for expats?
New Zealand generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in New Zealand.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to New Zealand?
Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in health coverage index. There are 44.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 36.1 in New Zealand. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (New Zealand: 85).
What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to New Zealand?
The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 66°F in Auckland. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Auckland gets 43.3 in.
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
