Moving to Lithuania from Singapore

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Singapore to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 57.7% cheaper than Singapore overall. A SGD96,000 salary in Singapore would need to be roughly €28,200 in Lithuania to maintain the same lifestyle, 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 89°F in Singapore, making it significantly cooler.

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Is Lithuania cheaper than Singapore?

How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 7.1% more

Groceries

pay 46.5% less

Transportation

pay 59.5% less

Housing

pay 76.9% less

Childcare

pay 64.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 43.5% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 SGD = 0.6946 EUR (October 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

What salary do you need in Lithuania?

What does your salary buy?

SGD96,000 → €28,200

To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2022
1 ↓ 75% vs 2021

people moved from Singapore to Lithuania · OECD (latest data available)

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 Singapore.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SG
0.1
LT
2.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SG
1.9
LT
6.3

Singapore performs better than Lithuania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SG
$6,551
LT
$4,127
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SG
28.3
LT
44.7

Singapore generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania 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

SG
23.0
LT
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SG
9.8t
LT
4.5t

Singapore generally does better on environment, though Lithuania leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SG
27.8
LT
27.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SG
33.3%
LT
2.2%

Singapore generally does better on infrastructure, though Lithuania leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SG
2.8%
LT
6.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SG
$98,814
LT
$32,959

Singapore generally does better on employment & economy, though Lithuania leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SG
83.3 yrs
LT
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SG
2.2
LT
2.8

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (2016), State Tax Inspectorate (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

Weather in Lithuania vs Singapore

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Singapore Rain: 83.2 in/yr (2113 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Singapore Vilnius
Jan–Mar 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) 69°/52°F (21°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Singapore Vilnius
Jan 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C)
Feb 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C)
Mar 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C)
May 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C)
Jul 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C)
Aug 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C)
Sep 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C)
Oct 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C)
Nov 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Singapore Meteorological Service Singapore, Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Can you move from Singapore to Lithuania?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Singapore 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.

Singapore passport

Singapore passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

Lithuania passport holder visiting Singapore

Visa Free
Lithuania passport holders can enter Singapore without a 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 Singapore?

On average Lithuania is about 58% less expensive than Singapore, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Lithuania?

Budget about €7,050 for 3 months in Lithuania (based on a SGD96,000 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: 27.9 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?

Singapore performs better than Lithuania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Singapore.

How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Singapore?

Singapore generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 28.3 in Singapore. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Singapore: 89).

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

The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 89°F in Singapore. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Singapore gets 83.2 in.

What language do they speak in Lithuania?

The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.

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At a Glance

SG LT
Population 6,111,175 2,888,774
Currency Singapore Dollar (SGD) Euro (€)
Languages Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil Lithuanian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +65 +370
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 112