Moving to Lithuania from Spain
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Spain to Lithuania — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Spain to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 21.9% cheaper than Spain overall. A €67,000 salary in Spain would need to be roughly €52,300 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 68°F in Madrid, making it significantly cooler.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Spain to Lithuania.
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → €52,300
To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania
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Restaurants
pay 20.1% less
Groceries
pay 22.1% less
Transportation
pay 9.1% less
Housing
pay 42.1% less
Childcare
pay 10.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 13.4% 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 26% less than cities in Spain.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Spain to Lithuania, and how the trend has changed.
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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12.833
Spain
Key Indicator Comparison
How Spain and Lithuania stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain generally does better on family life, though Lithuania leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Agencia Tributaria, Spain (2016), 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 | Madrid | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Madrid | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) |
| Feb | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) |
| Mar | 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) |
| May | 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) |
| Oct | 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) |
Data:
Agencia Estatal de Meteorología,
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Spain 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.
Spain passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Free
Lithuania passport holder visiting Spain
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 Spain?
Generally yes: Lithuania runs about 22% cheaper than Spain 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 €67,000 comparable salary, that's around €13,075 in Lithuania for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Lithuania?
With 27.9 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 Spain and Lithuania.
Is Lithuania safe for expats?
Spain performs better than Lithuania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Spain. About 64% of people in Lithuania feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Spain?
Spain 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 42.9 in Spain. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Spain: 85).
What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Spain?
The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 68°F in Madrid. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Madrid gets 16.6 in.
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.
