Moving to Lithuania from Ukraine
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ukraine to Lithuania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ukraine to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 61.6% more expensive than Ukraine overall. A UAH3,400,000 salary in Ukraine would need to be roughly €109,000 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 Ukraine and Lithuania.
What does your salary buy?
UAH3,400,000 → €109,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania
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Restaurants
pay 82.3% more
Groceries
pay 38.1% more
Transportation
pay 35.6% more
Housing
pay 69.5% more
Childcare
pay 73.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.4 times 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 19% more than cities in Ukraine.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Ukraine to Lithuania.
people moved from Ukraine 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
-
3.20,566
Ukraine
- 6,620
- 5,722
- 4,248
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Lithuania compared to Ukraine.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Lithuania performs significantly better than Ukraine 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
Ukraine 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
Ukraine generally does better on environment, though Lithuania leads in air pollution deaths.
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 Ukraine 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 Ukraine 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
Ukraine generally does better on family life, though Lithuania leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021), Ministry of Revenue and Duties of Ukraine (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 | Kiev | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 36°/25°F (2°/-4°C) | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/51°F (20°/10°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 43°/33°F (6°/1°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Kiev | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/22°F (-0.7°/-5.5°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) |
| Feb | 33°/23°F (0.8°/-5.0°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) |
| Mar | 44°/31°F (6.5°/-0.8°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.7°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) |
| May | 70°/52°F (21.1°/10.9°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 76°/59°F (24.6°/14.8°C) | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.6°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 79°/60°F (25.9°/15.7°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 68°/51°F (20.0°/10.6°C) | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) |
| Oct | 55°/41°F (12.9°/5.1°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 42°/33°F (5.3°/0.3°C) | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 33°/26°F (0.5°/-3.5°C) | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) |
Data:
Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center,
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ukraine 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.
Ukraine passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Free
Lithuania passport holder visiting Ukraine
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 Ukraine?
On average Lithuania is around 62% pricier than Ukraine, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Lithuania?
Budget about €27,250 for 3 months in Lithuania (based on a UAH3,400,000 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?
Lithuania performs significantly better than Ukraine across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.8 in Ukraine.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Ukraine?
Ukraine 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 35.3 in Ukraine. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ukraine: 76).
What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Ukraine?
The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 56°F in Kiev. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Kiev gets 23.8 in.
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Ukraine, the official language is Ukrainian.
