Moving to Lithuania from Papua New Guinea

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Lithuania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Lithuania, 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 88°F in Port Moresby, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Lithuania compared to Papua New Guinea.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PG
9.4
LT
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PG
14.9
LT
6.3

Lithuania performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

PG
$133
LT
$4,127
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PG
0.6
LT
51.3

Papua New Guinea 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

PG
38.0
LT
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PG
0.5t
LT
4.5t

Papua New Guinea 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

PG
0.2
LT
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PG
0.1%
LT
1.8%

Lithuania generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PG
2.6%
LT
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PG
$4,200
LT
$46,200

Lithuania generally does better on employment & economy, though Papua New Guinea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PG
69.4 yrs
LT
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PG
33.6
LT
3.6

Lithuania performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Moresby Rain: 35.4 in/yr (899 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Moresby Vilnius
Jan–Mar 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) 69°/52°F (21°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Port Moresby Vilnius
Jan 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C)
Feb 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C)
Mar 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C)
Apr 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C)
Jul 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C)
Aug 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C)
Sep 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C)
Oct 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C)
Nov 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C)
Dec 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C)

Data: Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service, Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.

Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Required
Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa to enter Lithuania.
Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Lithuania?

Connectivity is usually fine (Lithuania: 29.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Lithuania offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Lithuania safe for expats?

Lithuania performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.

How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea 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 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).

What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Papua New Guinea?

The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.

What language do they speak in Lithuania?

The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.

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At a Glance

PG LT
Population 9,593,498 2,683,546
Currency Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) Euro (€)
Languages English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin Lithuanian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +675 +370
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000 112