Moving to Lithuania from Uruguay

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Uruguay to Lithuania — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Uruguay to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 7.6% cheaper than Uruguay overall. A UYU3,011,305 salary in Uruguay would need to be roughly €57,079 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 71°F in Montevideo, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Uruguay to Lithuania.

What does your salary buy?

UYU3,011,305 €57,079

To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 8.7% less

Groceries

pay 23.9% less

Transportation

pay 21.5% less

Housing

pay 10.3% less

Childcare

pay 11.8% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 0.8% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 UYU = 0.0214 EUR (June 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?

Real numbers on people moving from Uruguay to Lithuania, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
17 ↓ 32% vs 2015

people born in Uruguay live in Lithuania · UN DESA

Who's moving to Lithuania?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Uruguay and Lithuania stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UY
11.2
LT
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UY
13.0
LT
6.3

Lithuania performs significantly better than Uruguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

UY
$3,135
LT
$4,127
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UY
46.3
LT
51.3

Uruguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

UY
16.0
LT
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UY
2.6t
LT
4.5t

Uruguay 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

UY
33.2
LT
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UY
9.8%
LT
1.8%

Lithuania generally does better on infrastructure, though Uruguay leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UY
8.3%
LT
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UY
$30,700
LT
$46,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UY
78.4 yrs
LT
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UY
8.3
LT
3.6

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

Data: Dirección General Impositiva, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Montevideo Rain: 43.3 in/yr (1101 mm)
71° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Montevideo Vilnius
Jan–Mar 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/50°F (19°/10°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 61°/46°F (16°/8°C) 69°/52°F (21°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Montevideo Vilnius
Jan 83°/64°F (28.4°/18.0°C) 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C)
Feb 82°/64°F (27.5°/17.9°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C)
Mar 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.2°C) 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C)
Apr 72°/55°F (22.0°/12.9°C) 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C)
May 65°/50°F (18.6°/10.2°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.7°C) 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C)
Jul 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.2°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C)
Aug 61°/46°F (16.2°/7.8°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C)
Sep 64°/48°F (18.0°/9.1°C) 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C)
Oct 69°/53°F (20.5°/11.5°C) 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C)
Nov 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C)
Dec 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C)

Data: Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia, Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uruguay 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.

Uruguay passport

Uruguay passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Free
Uruguay passport holders can enter Lithuania without a visa.
Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Uruguay

Visa Free
Lithuania passport holders can enter Uruguay without a visa.

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 Uruguay?

Generally yes: Lithuania runs about 11% cheaper than Uruguay on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Lithuania?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a UYU3,011,305 comparable salary, that's around €14,270 in Lithuania for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Lithuania?

With 29.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Lithuania can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Uruguay and Lithuania.

Is Lithuania safe for expats?

Lithuania performs significantly better than Uruguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Uruguay.

How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Uruguay?

Uruguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 51.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 46.3 in Uruguay. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uruguay: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 71°F in Montevideo. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Montevideo gets 43.3 in.

What language do they speak in Lithuania?

The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Uruguay, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

UY LT
Population 3,407,213 2,683,546
Currency Uruguayan Peso (UYU) Euro (€)
Languages Spanish Lithuanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +598 +370
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112