Moving to Lithuania from Poland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Poland to Lithuania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Poland to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 12.1% more expensive than Poland overall. A PLN284,812 salary in Poland would need to be roughly €69,607 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 Poland and Lithuania.
What does your salary buy?
PLN284,812 → €69,607
To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 8.8% more
Groceries
pay 8.0% more
Transportation
pay 11.0% more
Housing
pay 17.9% less
Childcare
pay 34.7% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 18.5% more
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 Poland to Lithuania.
people moved from Poland 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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9.1,900
Poland
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Lithuania compared to Poland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Lithuania generally does better on safety, though Poland leads in homicide rate.
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
Poland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Lithuania performs significantly better than Poland across all environment metrics.
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
Lithuania generally does better on infrastructure, though Poland leads in electricity per capita.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Poland generally does better on employment & economy, though Lithuania leads in gdp per capita.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Poland generally does better on family life, though Lithuania leads in infant mortality.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Poland, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Warsaw | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C) | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 66°/46°F (19°/8°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 44°/33°F (7°/1°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Warsaw | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) |
| Feb | 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) |
| Mar | 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) |
| May | 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C) | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) |
| Oct | 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C) | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C) | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) |
Data:
Institute of Meteorology and Water Management,
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Poland 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.
Poland passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Free
Lithuania passport holder visiting Poland
Visa FreeData: 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 Poland?
On average Lithuania is around 6% pricier than Poland, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Lithuania?
Budget about €17,402 for 3 months in Lithuania (based on a PLN284,812 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
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 generally does better on safety, though Poland leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Poland. About 64% of people in Lithuania feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Poland?
Poland 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 33.9 in Poland. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Poland: 82).
What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Poland?
The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 55°F in Warsaw. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Warsaw gets 20.9 in.
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Poland, the official language is Polish.
