Moving to Lithuania from Vietnam

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Vietnam to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 2.6 times more expensive than Vietnam overall. A ₫1,972,127,268 salary in Vietnam would need to be roughly €103,248 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 82°F in Hanoi, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Vietnam to Lithuania.

What does your salary buy?

₫1,972,127,268 €103,248

To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania

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

Restaurants

pay 4.7 times more

Groceries

pay 46.8% more

Transportation

pay 2.5 times more

Housing

pay 2.3 times more

Childcare

pay 71.2% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.4 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 VND = 0.0 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 Vietnam to Lithuania, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
64 ↑ 6300% vs 2022

people moved from Vietnam 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 Vietnam to Lithuania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VN
1.5
LT
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VN
17.7
LT
6.3

Vietnam 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

VN
$690
LT
$4,127
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VN
8.3
LT
51.3

Vietnam 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

VN
52.0
LT
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VN
4.3t
LT
4.5t

Vietnam 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

VN
21.7
LT
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VN
18.1%
LT
1.8%

Lithuania performs significantly better than Vietnam across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VN
1.6%
LT
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VN
$13,700
LT
$46,200

Vietnam 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

VN
75.5 yrs
LT
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VN
14.8
LT
3.6

Lithuania generally does better on family life, though Vietnam leads in education spending.

Data: General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Hanoi Rain: 64.1 in/yr (1628 mm)
82° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Hanoi Vilnius
Jan–Mar 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 69°/52°F (21°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Hanoi Vilnius
Jan 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C)
Feb 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C)
Mar 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C)
Apr 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C)
Jul 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C)
Aug 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C)
Sep 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C)
Oct 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C)
Nov 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C)
Dec 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C)

Data: Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration, Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.

Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

Lithuania passport holder visiting Vietnam

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Lithuania passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Vietnam.

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 Vietnam?

No — Lithuania is on average about 57% more expensive than Vietnam. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Lithuania?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €25,812 in Lithuania on a ₫1,972,127,268 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?

Vietnam 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 1.5 in Vietnam.

How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Vietnam?

Vietnam 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 8.3 in Vietnam. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 82°F in Hanoi. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Hanoi gets 64.1 in.

What language do they speak in Lithuania?

The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.

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At a Glance

VN LT
Population 103,808,319 2,683,546
Currency Vietnamese Dong (₫) Euro (€)
Languages Vietnamese Lithuanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +84 +370
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113 112