Moving to Lithuania from Samoa

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Samoa 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 86°F in Apia, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Samoa to Lithuania.

Living there in 2015
1

people born in Samoa live in Lithuania · UN DESA

Who's moving to Lithuania?

Top countries of origin for Lithuania's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Lithuania compared to Samoa.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

WS
6.2
LT
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

WS
9.6
LT
6.3

Lithuania performs significantly better than Samoa across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

WS
$474
LT
$4,127
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

WS
5.5
LT
51.3

Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

WS
34.0
LT
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

WS
1.6t
LT
4.5t

Samoa 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

WS
0.8
LT
29.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

WS
78.0%
LT
97.8%

Lithuania performs significantly better than Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

WS
9.8%
LT
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

WS
$6,000
LT
$46,200

Lithuania performs significantly better than Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

WS
75.2 yrs
LT
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

WS
17.0
LT
3.6

Lithuania generally does better on family life, though Samoa leads in education spending.

Data: Ministry of Revenue, Samoa, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Apia Rain: 116.7 in/yr (2965 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Apia Vilnius
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) 69°/52°F (21°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Apia Vilnius
Jan 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C)
Mar 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C)
Apr 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C)
May 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C)
Jul 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C)
Aug 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C)
Sep 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C)
Oct 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C)
Dec 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Samoa 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.

Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Free
Samoa passport holders can enter Lithuania without a visa.
Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Samoa

Visa Free
Lithuania passport holders can enter Samoa without a visa.

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 Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Samoa.

How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Samoa?

Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 51.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 5.5 in Samoa. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Samoa: 55).

What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Samoa?

The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 86°F in Apia. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Apia gets 116.7 in.

What language do they speak in Lithuania?

The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

WS LT
Population 206,179 2,683,546
Currency Samoan Tala (WST) Euro (€)
Languages English, Samoan Lithuanian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +685 +370
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112