Moving to Lithuania from Serbia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Serbia to Lithuania — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Serbia to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 24.8% more expensive than Serbia overall. A RSD7,900,000 salary in Serbia would need to be roughly €84,000 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 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Serbia to Lithuania.
What does your salary buy?
RSD7,900,000 → €84,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania
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Restaurants
pay 13.2% more
Groceries
pay 20.7% more
Transportation
pay 3.9% more
Housing
pay 30.2% more
Childcare
pay 68.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 64.5% 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.
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 14% less than cities in Serbia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Serbia to Lithuania, based on official data.
people moved from Serbia 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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Serbia
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Serbia to Lithuania.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Serbia 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
Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
Lithuania performs significantly better than Serbia 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
Serbia generally does better on infrastructure, though Lithuania leads in water stress level.
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
Serbia generally does better on employment & economy, though Lithuania 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 Serbia across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia (2017), 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 | Belgrade | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Belgrade | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) |
| Feb | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) |
| Mar | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) |
| May | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) |
| Oct | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) |
Data:
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia,
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia 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.
Serbia passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Free
Lithuania passport holder visiting Serbia
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 Serbia?
No — Lithuania is on average about 25% more expensive than Serbia. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Lithuania?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €21,000 in Lithuania on a RSD7,900,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Lithuania?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Lithuania has 27.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Lithuania safe for expats?
Serbia generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in Serbia.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Serbia?
Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 31.0 in Serbia. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).
What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Serbia?
The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.
