Moving to Lithuania from Romania
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Romania to Lithuania — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Romania to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 28.8% more expensive than Romania overall. A RON342,975 salary in Romania would need to be roughly €84,956 in Lithuania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Lithuanian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vilnius averages 51°F vs 63°F in Bucharest, making it significantly cooler.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Romania to Lithuania.
What does your salary buy?
RON342,975 → €84,956
To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania
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Restaurants
pay 13.7% more
Groceries
pay 16.4% more
Transportation
pay 37.8% more
Housing
pay 47.4% more
Childcare
pay 11.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 36.2% 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Romania to Lithuania, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Romania 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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26.360
Romania
Key Indicator Comparison
How Romania and Lithuania stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Romania 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
Romania 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
Romania generally does better on environment, though Lithuania leads in air pollution deaths.
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 Romania leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Lithuania generally does better on employment & economy, though Romania leads in unemployment 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Lithuania performs significantly better than Romania across all family life metrics.
Data: National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF), 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 | Bucharest | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/49°F (23°/9°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/57°F (28°/14°C) | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/34°F (10°/1°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Bucharest | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) |
| Feb | 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) |
| Mar | 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) |
| May | 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C) | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C) | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) |
| Oct | 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C) | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C) | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) |
Data:
National Meteorological Administration,
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Romania 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.
Romania passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Free
Lithuania passport holder visiting Romania
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 Romania?
Day-to-day costs in Lithuania run about 30% higher than Romania 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 RON342,975 comparable salary, that's around €21,239 in Lithuania for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, 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 Romania and Lithuania.
Is Lithuania safe for expats?
Romania 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 1.3 in Romania.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Romania?
Romania 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 34.7 in Romania. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Romania: 78).
What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Romania?
The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 63°F in Bucharest. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Bucharest gets 23.4 in.
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Romania, the official language is Romanian.
