Moving to Lithuania from Russia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Russia to Lithuania — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Russia to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 22.2% more expensive than Russia overall. A RUB6,400,000 salary in Russia would need to be roughly €82,000 in Lithuania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Lithuanian.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Russia to Lithuania.
What does your salary buy?
RUB6,400,000 → €82,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania
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Restaurants
pay 38.2% more
Groceries
pay 19.5% more
Transportation
pay 44.3% more
Housing
pay 10.7% more
Childcare
pay 14.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 52.3% 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.
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 1% less than cities in Russia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Russia to Lithuania, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Russia to Lithuania · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to Lithuania?
Top countries of origin for Lithuania's foreign-born residents.
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1.51,718
Russia
- 33,813
- 20,566
- 6,620
- 5,722
- 4,248
Key Indicator Comparison
How Russia and Lithuania stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
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 Russia leads in feel safe walking at night.
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
Russia performs better than Lithuania across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Russia 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
Russia generally does better on infrastructure, though Lithuania 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
Russia 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
Lithuania generally does better on family life, though Russia leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Federal Tax Service of Russia (2016), State Tax Inspectorate (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Moscow | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 27°/15°F (-3°/-10°C) | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 68°/52°F (20°/11°C) | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 36°/26°F (2°/-3°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Moscow | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°/10°F (-6.3°/-12.3°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) |
| Feb | 24°/12°F (-4.2°/-11.1°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) |
| Mar | 35°/22°F (1.5°/-5.6°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 51°/35°F (10.4°/1.7°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) |
| May | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.5°C) | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.5°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.0°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.1°C) | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) |
| Oct | 47°/36°F (8.2°/2.1°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 34°/26°F (1.1°/-3.3°C) | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 26°/17°F (-3.5°/-8.6°C) | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) |
Data:
Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring,
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Russia 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.
Russia passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Required
Lithuania passport holder visiting Russia
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: 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 Russia?
Day-to-day costs in Lithuania run about 22% higher than Russia 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 RUB6,400,000 comparable salary, that's around €20,500 in Lithuania for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Lithuania?
With 27.9 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 Russia and Lithuania.
Is Lithuania safe for expats?
Lithuania generally does better on safety, though Russia leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Russia. About 64% of people in Lithuania feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Russia?
Russia performs better than Lithuania across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 44.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 51.1 in Russia. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Russia: 79).
What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Russia?
The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 48°F in Moscow. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Moscow gets 27.2 in.
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Russia, the official language is Russian.
