Thinking about moving to Lithuania? This overview pulls together how it compares across the things that shape daily life: cost, language, safety, healthcare and the route to staying long term. In MoveMap’s model, Lithuania stands out for an easier housing market, lighter bureaucracy and an affordable cost of living, while it is worth weighing a long road to citizenship, a less open social climate and a weaker healthcare score.
Lithuania at a glance
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Cost of living50/100
Cost of living here sits a bit below the EU average. As rough monthly figures, a typical net salary is around €1300 and a one-bedroom rent runs about €700 a month. Your real budget depends heavily on the city and your lifestyle.
English70/100
English gets you a long way in cities and with younger people. Everyday admin and smaller towns often expect the local language, so some learning helps a lot.
Safety80/100
This is a MoveMap score out of 100 (higher is safer), so 80/100 means safe: everyday crime is low and the main cities feel comfortable, including at night, with normal precautions.
Healthcare68/100
Scored 68/100 in MoveMap's model (higher is better). Solid public healthcare. Many newcomers add affordable private cover for shorter waits and more choice.
ClimateCold
Cold winters and warm summers, with four distinct seasons. Typical daytime highs: winter around -3°C, spring 12°C, summer 23°C, autumn 10°C. Figures are approximate and vary by region.
Citizenship~10 yrs
On the ordinary residence route you can usually apply for permanent residence after about 5 years, and for citizenship after about 10 years of continuous legal residence. Marriage to a citizen or ancestry can be much faster. Most countries also require a language test (commonly around B1) and some restrict holding two passports, so confirm Lithuania's current rules and dual-citizenship stance.
Taxes20/32%
Personal income tax: 20% / 32% (above ~60 average wages). As a freelancer: Individual-activity income effectively 5-15% (a tax credit tapers as profit grows). Company owners: CIT 17% (raised from 16% in January 2026; reduced small-company rate exists), dividends 15% (check the 2026 package for pending changes). Rates as of July 2026. Tax rules change every budget cycle and depend on your personal situation: verify with a licensed tax advisor before acting.
Where Lithuania stands out
Relative to the other 26 EU countries, Lithuania scores best for:
- An easier housing market.
- Lighter bureaucracy.
- An affordable cost of living.
Worth weighing before you move
Every country has trade-offs. For Lithuania, keep an eye on:
- A long road to citizenship.
- A less open social climate.
- A weaker healthcare score.
Is Lithuania right for you?
These are general patterns. Whether Lithuania actually fits depends on your income, work, family, documents and what you want from a move, and the right city matters as much as the country. The quickest way to see where Lithuania lands for your situation is the MoveMap check.