Moving to Lithuania from Slovenia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Slovenia to Lithuania — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Slovenia to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 5.8% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €65,577 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly €62,452 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 Slovenia to Lithuania.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → €62,452
To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania
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Restaurants
pay 13.8% less
Groceries
pay 20.1% less
Transportation
pay 9.1% more
Housing
pay 31.6% less
Childcare
pay 4.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 17.8% 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 Slovenia to Lithuania, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Slovenia 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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84.10
Slovenia
Key Indicator Comparison
How Slovenia 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
Slovenia performs better than Lithuania across all safety metrics.
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
Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Slovenia 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
Slovenia 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
Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Lithuania leads in top income tax 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
Slovenia generally does better on family life, though Lithuania leads in literacy rate.
Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, 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 | Ljubljana | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Ljubljana | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) |
| Feb | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) |
| Mar | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) |
| May | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) |
| Oct | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) |
Data:
Slovenian Environment Agency,
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.
Slovenia passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Free
Lithuania passport holder visiting Slovenia
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 Slovenia?
Generally yes: Lithuania runs about 5% cheaper than Slovenia on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
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 €65,577 comparable salary, that's around €15,613 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 Slovenia and Lithuania.
Is Lithuania safe for expats?
Slovenia performs better than Lithuania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Slovenia?
Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 51.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).
What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Slovenia?
The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.
