Moving to Lithuania from Switzerland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Switzerland to Lithuania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Switzerland to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 60.0% cheaper than Switzerland overall. A CHF62,000 salary in Switzerland would need to be roughly €26,700 in Lithuania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Lithuanian.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Switzerland and Lithuania.
What does your salary buy?
CHF62,000 → €26,700
To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 57.9% less
Groceries
pay 51.7% less
Transportation
pay 48.4% less
Housing
pay 71.1% less
Childcare
pay 75.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 50.8% 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.
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 55% less than cities in Switzerland.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Switzerland to Lithuania.
people moved from Switzerland 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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Switzerland
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Lithuania compared to Switzerland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Switzerland 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
Switzerland 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
Switzerland 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
Switzerland 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
Switzerland 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
Switzerland generally does better on family life, though Lithuania leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Swiss Federal Tax Administration (2016), State Tax Inspectorate (2016). 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 | Bern | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 41°/30°F (5°/-1°C) | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 46°/36°F (8°/2°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Bern | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/27°F (2.0°/-2.8°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) |
| Feb | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.9°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) |
| Mar | 47°/33°F (8.3°/0.6°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 55°/39°F (12.6°/3.7°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) |
| May | 63°/46°F (17.3°/7.7°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.8°C) | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 73°/55°F (23.0°/12.8°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 72°/54°F (22.0°/12.4°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 66°/50°F (18.8°/10.0°C) | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) |
| Oct | 56°/43°F (13.3°/6.2°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 44°/35°F (6.9°/1.4°C) | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.7°C) | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) |
Data:
MeteoSwiss - Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology,
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Switzerland 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.
Switzerland passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Free
Lithuania passport holder visiting Switzerland
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 Switzerland?
On average Lithuania is about 60% less expensive than Switzerland, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Lithuania?
Budget about €6,675 for 3 months in Lithuania (based on a CHF62,000 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?
Switzerland performs better than Lithuania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Switzerland. About 64% of people in Lithuania feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Switzerland?
Switzerland 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 44.8 in Switzerland. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Switzerland: 86).
What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Switzerland?
The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 55°F in Bern. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Bern gets 42.8 in.
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Switzerland, the official languages are French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German.
