{"id":11697,"date":"2021-09-30T07:46:02","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T06:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/?p=11697"},"modified":"2025-12-17T13:03:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T13:03:27","slug":"best-places-to-live-in-lithuania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-lithuania\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Places to Live in Lithuania"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/kaunas-lithuania.jpg\" alt=\"Panorama of Kaunas from Aleksotas hill, Lithuania\" class=\"wp-image-11699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/kaunas-lithuania.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/kaunas-lithuania-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/kaunas-lithuania-768x449.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: Shutterstock \/ Location: Kaunas, Lithuania<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Baltic country of Lithuania is a hidden treasure that blends historical charm and modern living, making it a great place to live. Lithuania offers a diverse range of locales to suit any lifestyle, from its buzzing cities to its quiet towns surrounded by nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best places to live in Lithuania, highlighting their unique features and advantages, highlight the cosmopolitan appeal of Vilnius, the maritime beauty of Klaipeda, and the tranquil ambience of Druskininkai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Capital: <\/strong>Vilnius<br><strong>Population:<\/strong> 2.7 million<br><strong>Official language:<\/strong> Lithuanian<br><strong>Currency:<\/strong> Euro (\u20ac)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f501b803fd4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-lithuania\/#Living_in_Lithuania\" >Living in Lithuania<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-lithuania\/#Best_cities_to_live_in_Lithuania\" >Best cities to live in Lithuania<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-lithuania\/#Vilnius\" >Vilnius<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-lithuania\/#Kaunas\" >Kaunas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-lithuania\/#Klaipeda\" >Klaip\u0117da<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-lithuania\/#Siauliai\" >\u0160iauliai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-lithuania\/#Kernave\" >Kernav\u0117<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-lithuania\/#Palanga\" >Palanga<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-lithuania\/#More_desirable_places_in_Lithuania_to_live\" >More desirable places in Lithuania to live<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-lithuania\/#Raudondvaris\" >Raudondvaris<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-lithuania\/#Kedainiai\" >K\u0117dainiai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-lithuania\/#Zarasai\" >Zarasai<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-lithuania\/#Cities_and_places_you_should_avoid\" >Cities and places you should avoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-lithuania\/#Takeaways\" >Takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Living_in_Lithuania\"><\/span>Living in Lithuania<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you fed up with life in Britain and looking into the idea of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/moving-to-lithuania-from-the-uk\/\">moving to beautiful Lithuania<\/a>? We don\u2019t blame you! The country has so much to offer. So, this post will give you an insight into the best places to live in Lithuania in an attempt to help you decide where to settle once you relocate from the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With beautiful nature and picturesque sites, Lithuania could easily win your heart. The historical centre of the country\u2019s capital, Vilnius, is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the city&#8217;s Old Town is considered one of the most beautiful in Europe. Lithuania, however, has more than \u201clooks\u201d to offer. According to numerous sources, the Lithuanian economy has been growing steadily since the 2009 recession. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lithuanian\u2019s Human Development Index (HDI) is also very high. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/hdr.undp.org\/data-center\/human-development-index#\/indicies\/HDI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the United Nations Development Programme<\/a>, HDI is a summary measure of the average achievement in key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, knowledge, and decent living. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are measured by life expectancy at birth, expected years of schooling, and gross national income (GNP) per capita. As of 2021, the average salary in Lithuania is \u20ac24,000\/year. This may vary across the country, with salaries in bigger cities normally higher than in smaller ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s have a look at the most attractive cities in Lithuania to move to and start your new life as an expat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_cities_to_live_in_Lithuania\"><\/span>Best cities to live in Lithuania<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vilnius\"><\/span>Vilnius<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is probably no surprise that Lithuania\u2019s capital and largest city is number one on this list. Vilnius offers a variety of job opportunities, good universities at affordable prices, and mesmerising architecture and nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For comparison purposes, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.numbeo.com\/cost-of-living\/compare_cities.jsp?country1=Lithuania&amp;country2=United+Kingdom&amp;city1=Vilnius&amp;city2=London\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Numbeo<\/a>, consumer prices without rent in London are 83.29% higher than in Vilnius, and consumer prices, including rent, are 142.63% higher in London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average net salary in Vilnius is around \u20ac1,050, the highest in the country. There are also a lot of opportunities for expats to earn even more than that. Healthcare in Vilnius and the rest of the country is high quality. And here, it\u2019s good to point out that citizens and residents can access free healthcare. Of course, there is also private medical care available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kaunas\"><\/span>Kaunas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the second largest city in Lithuania. It is a major economic, cultural, academic and art centre in the country. The city has six theatres &#8211; Kaunas Chamber Theatre, Kaunas Dance Theatre Aura, Kaunas Pantomime Theatre, Kaunas State Drama Theatre, Kaunas State Musical Theatre, Kaunas State Puppet Theatre, for instance, if you\u2019re a theatre lover. In addition, a variety of events and festivals are held in Kaunas every year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding work opportunities, among the most developed industries in the city are the food and beverage industries, textile and light industries, chemical industries, publishing and processing, pharmaceuticals, metal, wood processing and furniture industries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, some of the top Lithuanian universities are located in Kaunas. And for the sports fans, the city is the heart of the most popular and loved sport in Lithuania &#8211; basketball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Klaipeda\"><\/span>Klaip\u0117da<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The city is located on the Baltic Sea coast and is the only seaport city in the country. It\u2019s the third largest city after Vilnius and Kaunas. Its strategic location makes it a very important geographical and logistics centre for Lithuania. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also a busy shipping hub because it is the only ice-free regional port. Understandably, this opens many opportunities for those employed in the shipping sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Siauliai\"><\/span>\u0160iauliai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u0160iauliai is situated in the Northern part of the country and is the fourth largest city. In Lithuanian, \u201csaul\u0117\u201d means \u201csun\u201d, thus, the city is called \u201cthe city of the sun\u201d. It\u2019s very popular with its legendary Hill of Crosses site, which is a haunting mound made of various crucifixes, as well as statues and portraits of Christ and the Virgin Mary. Living in \u0160iauliai is very affordable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stattimes.com\/news\/siauliai-international-airport-to-be-home-to-europes-largest-aviatic-mro-centre-aviation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">STAT Trade Times<\/a>, the \u0160iauliai Airport will soon be the home to Europe\u2019s largest Aviatic MRO aircraft maintenance and repair centre. This will boost the city&#8217;s economy and country, in general, and will reportedly open around 1,000 new job opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kernave\"><\/span>Kernav\u0117<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kernav\u0117 is a very small town situated in southeast Lithuania. It has a population of only 272 people. To note here, the city is very close to the country\u2019s capital, Vilnius. It is praised for its long and interesting history and archaeological value. Kernav\u0117 is a true reflection of Lithuanian history and has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. For that reason, the city is a popular tourist destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, many events and festivals are held there throughout the year. Some of the most popular ones are Live archaeology days, the traditional Rasa festivals, Mindaugas coronation day celebration, etc. If you are looking for a calm and quiet place to settle in, then Kernav\u0117 is the best place for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Palanga\"><\/span>Palanga<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the biggest and busiest summer resort in Lithuania. It is accessed by roads from Klaip\u0117da and \u0160iaulia. So, if you enjoy the sun, sea and sand dunes, then look no further. You will definitely be mesmerised by the scenery of Palanga. With a population of about 20,000 people, this is a relatively small but very diverse city. Its history dates back to the 12th century, and there are a lot of museums and historical sites to visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, you can enjoy the beautiful botanical gardens in the city. During the summer, Palanga becomes extremely lively, offering many entertaining and cultural events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_desirable_places_in_Lithuania_to_live\"><\/span>More desirable places in Lithuania to live<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many other cities and towns to consider if you move to Lithuania. Raudondvaris, Zarasai, and K\u0117dainiai are just a few more of the beautiful small towns in the country. But why do we love them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raudondvaris\"><\/span>Raudondvaris<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This small town is located along the Nemunas River in Lithuania. It has a long history and was first mentioned in the Teutonic chronicles in the 13th century. Raudondvaris is popular with its beautiful gardens, the Gothic-Renaissance style Raudondvaris Castle and St Teresa Of The Child Jesus Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kedainiai\"><\/span>K\u0117dainiai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is another Lithuanian city with a long history and a well-preserved old town. Before WWII, K\u0117dainiai had a large Jewish population, with several synagogues on-site and a Jewish cemetery. Now, you can visit the three remaining synagogues in the city. St. Juozapo Church is another popular sight in K\u0117dainiai due to its traditional wooden architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zarasai\"><\/span>Zarasai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Zarasai is located in northeastern Lithuania. It is surrounded by several lakes and rivers, and it is therefore known as \u201ca City Above Seven Lakes\u201d. Unsurprisingly, there are a variety of opportunities for water sports.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cta_container_holder\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"title\">Let Fantastic Removals handle the international relocation for you!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn-regular btn-gfq\">Contact Us<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info_text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For questions about the services we offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/\">visit our main site<\/a> or you can always call us at <a href=\"tel:\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cities_and_places_you_should_avoid\"><\/span>Cities and places you should avoid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are actually no particular cities or towns in Lithuania that you should definitely avoid. The country is relatively safe, and crime rates are low. As with everywhere else in the world, you must be careful and cautious, but there\u2019s nothing out of the ordinary for you to be concerned about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check also:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-poland\/\">Best Places to Live in Poland<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-denmark\/\">Best places to live in Denmark<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-estonia\/\">Best Places to Live in Estonia<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Takeaways\"><\/span>Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope that we have given you a clearer picture of the best places to move to in Lithuania &#8211; a small but well-developed country with affordable living costs. As you can see, it has a strong economy, long history and rich culture, as well as high-quality education opportunities and an effective and easily accessible free healthcare system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The country offers a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/workinlithuania.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">job opportunities<\/a> for foreign citizens, as well. There are numerous amazing cities and towns for you to consider if you decide to live in Lithuania. However, no matter what you decide, we will happily assist you with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasticservices.com\/international-removals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Removal services<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Baltic country of Lithuania is a hidden treasure that blends historical charm and modern living, making it a great place to live. 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