Moving to Lithuania from Zambia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Zambia to Lithuania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Zambia to Lithuania, and you’d need to navigate life in Lithuanian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vilnius averages 51°F vs 80°F in Lusaka, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Zambia to Lithuania.

Moved in 2020
1

people moved from Zambia 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

The numbers behind daily life in Lithuania compared to Zambia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
5.2
LT
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
17.1
LT
6.3

Lithuania performs significantly better than Zambia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

ZM
$244
LT
$4,127
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZM
2.6
LT
51.3

Zambia 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

ZM
50.0
LT
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZM
0.5t
LT
4.5t

Zambia 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

ZM
0.4
LT
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZM
2.8%
LT
1.8%

Lithuania performs significantly better than Zambia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZM
5.9%
LT
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZM
$3,700
LT
$46,200

Lithuania generally does better on employment & economy, though Zambia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ZM
66.3 yrs
LT
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZM
37.1
LT
3.6

Lithuania performs significantly better than Zambia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zambia Revenue Authority

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lusaka Rain: 31.4 in/yr (798 mm)
80° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lusaka Vilnius
Jan–Mar 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) 69°/52°F (21°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Lusaka Vilnius
Jan 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C)
Feb 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C)
Mar 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C)
Apr 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C)
May 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C)
Jul 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C)
Aug 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C)
Sep 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C)
Oct 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C)
Nov 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C)
Dec 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C)

Data: Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD), Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia 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.

Zambia passport

Zambia passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

Lithuania passport holder visiting Zambia

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Lithuania?

Connectivity is usually fine (Lithuania: 29.4 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 Zambia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.2 in Zambia.

How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Zambia?

Zambia 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 2.6 in Zambia. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.

What language do they speak in Lithuania?

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

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At a Glance

ZM LT
Population 19,642,123 2,683,546
Currency Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) Euro (€)
Languages English Lithuanian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +260 +370
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112