Moving to Lithuania from Turkey
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Turkey to Lithuania — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Turkey to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 23.8% more expensive than Turkey overall. A TRY3,700,000 salary in Turkey would need to be roughly €82,300 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 64°F in Ankara, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Turkey to Lithuania.
What does your salary buy?
TRY3,700,000 → €82,300
To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania
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Restaurants
pay 49.4% more
Groceries
pay 47.4% more
Transportation
pay 1.1% less
Housing
pay 18.5% more
Childcare
pay 20.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 28.7% 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 12% less than cities in Turkey.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Turkey to Lithuania, based on official data.
people moved from Turkey 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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30.233
Turkey
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Turkey 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
Lithuania performs significantly better than Turkey 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
Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Turkey 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
Lithuania generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkey leads in internet access.
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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Turkey leads in poverty 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
Lithuania generally does better on family life, though Turkey leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Revenue Administration, Government of Turkey (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 | Ankara | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Ankara | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) |
| Feb | 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) |
| Mar | 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) |
| May | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) |
Data:
Turkish State Meteorological Service,
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkey 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.
Turkey passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Required
Lithuania passport holder visiting Turkey
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 Turkey?
No — Lithuania is on average about 24% more expensive than Turkey. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Lithuania?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €20,575 in Lithuania on a TRY3,700,000 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?
Lithuania performs significantly better than Turkey across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Turkey. About 64% of people in Lithuania feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Turkey?
Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 22.4 in Turkey. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkey: 76).
What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Turkey?
The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 64°F in Ankara. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ankara gets 15.0 in.
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Turkey, the official language is Turkish.
