Moving to Lithuania from South Korea
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from South Korea to Lithuania — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from South Korea to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 14.7% cheaper than South Korea overall. A ₩100,000,000 salary in South Korea would need to be roughly €56,900 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 63°F in Seoul, making it significantly cooler.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 58.6% more
Groceries
pay 54.9% less
Transportation
pay 2.7% more
Housing
pay 12.6% less
Childcare
pay 31.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 0.2% less
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?
₩100,000,000 → €56,900
To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania
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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 13% less than cities in South Korea.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from South Korea to Lithuania, based on official data.
people moved from South Korea 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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77.13
South Korea
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from South Korea to Lithuania.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
South Korea 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 South Korea leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
South Korea 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
South Korea 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
South Korea 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
South Korea generally does better on family life, though Lithuania leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2021), The World Factbook (2016–2021), World Health Organization (2024), National Tax Service, South Korea (2016), State Tax Inspectorate (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Lithuania vs South Korea
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Seoul | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/28°F (6°/-2°C) | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/56°F (23°/13°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/38°F (12°/4°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Seoul | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/22°F (2.1°/-5.5°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) |
| Feb | 41°/26°F (5.1°/-3.2°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) |
| Mar | 52°/35°F (11.0°/1.9°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.9°/8.0°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) |
| May | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.5°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.7°C) | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.3°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 86°/73°F (30.0°/22.9°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.7°C) | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) |
| Oct | 68°/51°F (20.2°/10.6°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.5°C) | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 40°/26°F (4.2°/-3.4°C) | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) |
Data:
Korea Meteorological Administration,
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
Can you move from South Korea to Lithuania?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between South Korea 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.
South Korea passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Free
Lithuania passport holder visiting South Korea
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 South Korea?
Yes — Lithuania is on average about 15% cheaper than South Korea. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Lithuania?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €14,225 in Lithuania on a ₩100,000,000 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?
South Korea 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 0.5 in South Korea. About 64% of people in Lithuania feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to South Korea?
Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though South Korea leads in health coverage index. There are 44.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 26.1 in South Korea. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (South Korea: 89).
What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to South Korea?
The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 63°F in Seoul. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Seoul gets 55.8 in.
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In South Korea, the official language is Korean.
