Moving to Lithuania from Syria

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Syria to Lithuania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Syria to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 2.0 times more expensive than Syria overall. A SYP980,000,000 salary in Syria would need to be roughly €137,000 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 78°F in Damascus, making it significantly cooler.

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Is Lithuania cheaper than Syria?

How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 84.0% more

Groceries

pay 55.0% more

Transportation

pay 60.2% more

Housing

pay 2.3 times more

Childcare

pay 7.5 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.3 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 SYP = 0.0001 EUR (October 2026)

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?

SYP980,000,000 → €137,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Syria to Lithuania.

Moved in 2023
22 ↓ 66% vs 2022

people moved from Syria to Lithuania · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Lithuania?

Top countries of origin for Lithuania's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Lithuania compared to Syria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SY
2.1
LT
2.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SY
29.9
LT
6.3

Syria generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SY
$122
LT
$4,127
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SY
15.2
LT
44.7

Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Syria leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SY
83.0
LT
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SY
1.3t
LT
4.5t

Syria generally does better on environment, though Lithuania leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SY
6.9
LT
27.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SY
124.4%
LT
2.2%

Lithuania performs significantly better than Syria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SY
13.6%
LT
6.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SY
$1,057
LT
$32,959

Lithuania performs significantly better than Syria across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SY
72.6 yrs
LT
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SY
17.7
LT
2.8

Lithuania generally does better on family life, though Syria leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010–2021), The World Factbook (2009–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Syria (2016), State Tax Inspectorate (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Lithuania vs Syria

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Damascus Rain: 5.3 in/yr (134 mm)
78° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Damascus Vilnius
Jan–Mar 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) 69°/52°F (21°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Damascus Vilnius
Jan 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C)
Feb 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C)
Mar 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C)
Apr 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C)
May 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C)
Jul 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C)
Aug 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C)
Sep 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C)
Oct 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C)
Nov 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C)
Dec 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C)

Data: Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department, Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Can you move from Syria to Lithuania?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria 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.

Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Required
Syria passport holders need a visa to enter Lithuania.
Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Syria

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Lithuania passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Syria.

Data: 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 Syria?

On average Lithuania is around 104% pricier than Syria, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Lithuania?

Budget about €34,250 for 3 months in Lithuania (based on a SYP980,000,000 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?

Syria 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 2.1 in Syria.

How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Syria?

Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Syria leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 15.2 in Syria. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).

What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Syria?

The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.

What language do they speak in Lithuania?

The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

SY LT
Population 25,620,427 2,888,774
Currency Syrian Pound (SYP) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic Lithuanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +963 +370
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112