Moving to Lithuania from United Kingdom

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from United Kingdom to Lithuania — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from United Kingdom to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 27.2% cheaper than United Kingdom overall. A £55,766 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly €48,461 in Lithuania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Lithuanian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from United Kingdom to Lithuania.

What does your salary buy?

£55,766 €48,461

To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 13.2% less

Groceries

pay 19.4% less

Transportation

pay 30.2% less

Housing

pay 52.6% less

Childcare

pay 58.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 32.5% less

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Exchange rate: 1 GBP = 1.18 EUR (July 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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from United Kingdom to Lithuania, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
111 ↑ 59% vs 2022

people moved from United Kingdom 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from United Kingdom to Lithuania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GB
1.0
LT
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GB
2.4
LT
6.3

United Kingdom performs better than Lithuania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GB
$6,606
LT
$4,127
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GB
31.7
LT
51.3

Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GB
13.0
LT
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GB
4.2t
LT
4.5t

United Kingdom performs better than Lithuania across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GB
41.4
LT
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GB
14.3%
LT
1.8%

United Kingdom generally does better on infrastructure, though Lithuania leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GB
4.1%
LT
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GB
$54,100
LT
$46,200

United Kingdom generally does better on employment & economy, though Lithuania leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GB
81.9 yrs
LT
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GB
3.8
LT
3.6

United Kingdom generally does better on family life, though Lithuania leads in infant mortality.

Data: HM Revenue & Customs, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months London Vilnius
Jan–Mar 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) 69°/52°F (21°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month London Vilnius
Jan 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C)
Feb 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C)
Mar 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C)
Apr 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C)
May 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C)
Jul 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C)
Aug 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C)
Sep 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C)
Oct 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C)
Nov 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C)
Dec 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C)

Data: Met Office Met Office, Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.

United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Free
United Kingdom passport holders can enter Lithuania without a visa.
Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting United Kingdom

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Lithuania passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United Kingdom.

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 United Kingdom?

Yes — Lithuania is on average about 26% cheaper than United Kingdom. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Lithuania?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €12,115 in Lithuania on a £55,766 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 29.4 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?

United Kingdom performs better than Lithuania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in United Kingdom.

How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to United Kingdom?

Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in health coverage index. There are 51.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 31.7 in United Kingdom. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).

What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to United Kingdom?

The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 60°F in London. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.

What language do they speak in Lithuania?

The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In United Kingdom, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GB LT
Population 67,791,400 2,683,546
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) Euro (€)
Languages English Lithuanian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +44 +370
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 999 112