Moving to Lithuania from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 2.4 times more expensive than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS899,698,440 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly €104,377 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 70°F in Tashkent, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

UZS899,698,440 €104,377

To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 2.9 times more

Groceries

pay 77.3% more

Transportation

pay 2.8 times more

Housing

pay 2.7 times more

Childcare

pay 2.4 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.3 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 UZS = 0.0001 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?

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

Moved in 2023
4,440 ↑ 548% vs 2022

people moved from Uzbekistan 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

How Uzbekistan 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

UZ
1.4
LT
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
LT
6.3

Uzbekistan 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

UZ
$749
LT
$4,127
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
LT
51.3

Uzbekistan 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

UZ
117.0
LT
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
LT
4.5t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UZ
26.0
LT
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
LT
1.8%

Lithuania performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UZ
4.5%
LT
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
LT
$46,200

Uzbekistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Lithuania leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UZ
75.3 yrs
LT
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
LT
3.6

Uzbekistan generally does better on family life, though Lithuania leads in life expectancy.

Data: State Tax Committee, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tashkent Rain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tashkent Vilnius
Jan–Mar 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) 69°/52°F (21°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Tashkent Vilnius
Jan 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C)
Feb 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C)
Mar 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C)
May 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C)
Jul 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C)
Aug 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C)
Sep 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C)
Dec 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet, Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan 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.

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

Lithuania passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Free
Lithuania passport holders can enter Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan?

Day-to-day costs in Lithuania run about 59% higher than Uzbekistan on average; specific cities can swing further.

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 UZS899,698,440 comparable salary, that's around €26,094 in Lithuania for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, 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 Uzbekistan and Lithuania.

Is Lithuania safe for expats?

Uzbekistan generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.

How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan 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 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Lithuania?

The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ LT
Population 31,104,937 2,683,546
Currency Uzbekistan Som (UZS) Euro (€)
Languages Russian, Uzbek Lithuanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +998 +370
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112