Moving to Lithuania from Zimbabwe

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Zimbabwe to Lithuania, you would find that Lithuania is 42.9% more expensive than Zimbabwe overall. A ZWL24,000,000 salary in Zimbabwe would need to be roughly €95,100 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vilnius averages 51°F vs 78°F in Harare, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Zimbabwe and Lithuania.

What does your salary buy?

ZWL24,000,000 → €95,100

To maintain the same standard of living in Lithuania

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 90.7% more

Groceries

pay 2.0% more

Transportation

pay 8.4% less

Housing

pay 59.9% more

Childcare

pay 62.2% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 54.0% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 ZWL = 0.0028 EUR (October 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?

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

Moved in 2023
13 ↑ 333% vs 2022

people moved from Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
6.8
LT
2.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
29.9
LT
6.3

Lithuania performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

ZW
$103
LT
$4,127
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

ZW
1.4
LT
44.7

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
56.0
LT
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZW
0.8t
LT
4.5t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ZW
1.9
LT
27.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZW
46.1%
LT
2.2%

Lithuania performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

ZW
9.3%
LT
6.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZW
$3,021
LT
$32,959

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

ZW
63.1 yrs
LT
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZW
62.4
LT
2.8

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

Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021), Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (2016), State Tax Inspectorate (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Harare Rain: 33.1 in/yr (841 mm)
78° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Harare Vilnius
Jan–Mar 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 69°/52°F (21°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Harare Vilnius
Jan 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C)
Feb 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C)
Mar 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C)
Apr 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C)
May 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C)
Jul 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C)
Aug 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C)
Sep 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C)
Oct 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C)
Nov 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C)
Dec 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C)

Data: Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department, Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

Lithuania passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

Visa on Arrival
Lithuania passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe.

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 Zimbabwe?

On average Lithuania is around 43% pricier than Zimbabwe, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Lithuania?

Budget about €23,775 for 3 months in Lithuania (based on a ZWL24,000,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Lithuania?

Connectivity is usually fine (Lithuania: 27.9 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 Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Zimbabwe.

How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 1.4 in Zimbabwe. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.

What language do they speak in Lithuania?

The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.

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At a Glance

ZW LT
Population 16,950,795 2,888,774
Currency Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) Euro (€)
Languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language Lithuanian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +263 +370
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 112