Moving to Lithuania from Suriname
What to Expect
Considering a move from Suriname to Lithuania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Suriname to Lithuania, 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 92°F in Paramaribo, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Suriname to Lithuania.
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
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Lithuania compared to Suriname.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Lithuania performs significantly better than Suriname 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
Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname 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
Suriname performs better than Lithuania 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
Lithuania performs significantly better than Suriname across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Lithuania performs significantly better than Suriname across all employment & economy metrics.
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 generally does better on family life, though Suriname leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Paramaribo | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
View all months
| Month | Paramaribo | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) |
| Feb | 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) |
| Mar | 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) |
| May | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) |
| Oct | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service,
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.
Suriname passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Required
Lithuania passport holder visiting Suriname
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Lithuania?
Connectivity is usually fine (Lithuania: 29.4 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?
Lithuania performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.3 in Suriname.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Suriname?
Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 51.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).
What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Suriname?
The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.
