Make Lithuania your home

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Make Lithuania
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Lithuania in General
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• Official name: Republic of Lithuania (Lithuanian: Lietuvos Respublika)
• Capital and the largest city is Vilnius
• Other major cities are Kaunas and Klaipėda
Norway
Sweden
Estonia
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official language: Lithuanian
Latvia
• Most used foreign languages: English, Russian, German
• Border countries: Latvia to the north, Belarus to the east and south, Poland to the
south, and Russia (Kaliningrad Oblast) to the southwest
Lithuania
Belarus
• Lithuania covers an area of 65,300 km2, | Forests cover 33% of the country's
territory
• Internet domain: .lt
• Population: 2,677,046 (2021)
• Information on cost of living can be found here.
Poland
Germany
Ukraine

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Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital and largest city of Lithuania, with a population of 565,000. With
world-class universities and research institutes attracting world and scientific
breakthroughs, Vilnius is a fast-developing and innovative ecosystem. It is one of
Europe’s most affordable capitals. Vilnius is 8.03% less expensive than Riga without
rent. Rent in Vilnius is, on average, 22.71% higher than in Riga.
Vilnius Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city has preserved an
impressive complex of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and classical buildings as well as
its medieval layout and natural setting. Vilnius is rated one of the safest capitals in
Eastern Europe as well as one of the greenest cities in Europe - 46% is dedicated to
green space: parks, squares, and forests.
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Kaunas
Kaunas is the second-largest city in Lithuania after Vilnius and an important centre of
Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was chosen as the European
Capital of Culture 2022. It has nearly 400,000 residents and this number grows by
4,000 each year. Green spaces in and around Kaunas and its cultural life create
perfect opportunities to lean back and relax. Beaches, parks, restaurants and cultural
events are all within reach in Kaunas.
Kaunas is Lithuania's leader in engineering with ~ 8 000 (~20%) of all Kaunas'
students in engineering and technological studies. Kaunas is a comfortable place to
work and is one of the cities with the fastest growing salaries in Lithuania.
Consumer prices in Kaunas are 7.19% lower than in Vilnius (without rent). Rent prices
in Kaunas are 30.51% lower than in Vilnius.
Read more: https://kaunasin.lt/en/
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Klaipėda
Klaipėda, Lithuania’s port city. Perfect for those who prefer the stimulating bite of sea
air. You will also find yourself within easy reach of the jewel in Lithuania’s crown, the
gorgeous and rightly famous seaside resort of Nida, nestled within the Curonian Spit.
For fans of watersports, the area around Nida offers ample opportunities for boating,
windsurfing, fishing and waterskiing.
In 2019, Klaipėda was named among the TOP 5 emerging destinations for Business
Services in CEE. You’ll find a growing student community, rapidly developing creative
industries, a startup ecosystem, and an ICT industry with 11% y.o.y growth.
Consumer prices in Klaipeda are 11.49% lower than in Vilnius.
Read more: https://klaipedaid.lt/
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Accommodation

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Real estate market overview
First things first, you must choose where is best for you. If you’re the urban type, a classy Vilnius city center apartment w ill fit the bill, or if you’re looking for something more
adventurous, there is a growing number of spacious lofts appearing in even the most in demand areas. And, of course, if you are more of the nature type or looking to start a
family, you can find larger apartments or houses in one of the city’s many green and spacious suburbs, which are all just a short drive from the city center.
As in any other city, rental prices in Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda are defined considered such facts as:
• location (district),
• type of building (old, renovated, block building, new project, elevator yes/no),
• type of heating (central or individual),
• condition of an apartment (used or freshly renovated),
• furniture availability (yes/no).
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Real estate market overview
For example:
Vilnius : 1 bed ap. starting from 750 eur/month (excluding utilities and cost of the Internet)
2 bed ap. starting from 900 eur/month (excluding utilities and cost of the Internet)
Kaunas: 1 bed ap. starting from 600 eur/month (excluding utilities and cost of the Internet)
2 bed ap. starting from 700 eur/month (excluding utilities and cost of the Internet)
Short rent (6 month rent or less) starting form 1000 euros per month for 1 bed ap.
Please consider that 1 room apartment might NOT be suitable for families with children due to regulations on living space for one person.
When renting in Lithuania, the use of rental agreements is a standard practice. Agreements that outline the length of residence as more than 12 months must be in writing and can
be fixed-term or ongoing. These are usually signed between two parties; however, it is possible to have a confirmation from a notary. A 1-2 months deposit is usually required,
which is returned after the contract expires or is terminated.
The best websites for real estate are Aruodas, Domoplius, Rebaltic, and Ober-haus.
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Taxes

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Taxes
All information related with benefits, taxes, compensations, pensions could
be found here.
Taxes in Lithuania (incorporated in Gross pay)
• Personal income tax: general is 20% (if the wage doesn’t exceed 60 average national wages which is EUR 81,162 per year), 32% applied to the income
part that exceeds 60 average national wages per year. More information on Income tax here;
• State social insurance (SODRA taxes): 19.6% (additional information on social contributions could be found here)
• Social Security Contributions paid by the employer in the range 1.61%-3.75%
• Tier II pension (participation of employee in pension scheme): 2.7-3% (optional);
More information about taxes and payroll in Lithuania can be found also here:
• Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania
• Payroll in Lithuania – Leinonen Lithuania
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Healthcare

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Healthcare
Compulsory health insurance
Once you have a temporary or permanent residence permit and start working in formal employment, you are able to receive all public medical services free of charge. After
receiving confirmation of your public health insurance, you need to choose a healthcare centre to register in. You’ll need to register in person and choose a family doctor. Here‘s
a list of clinics in Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda. More information can be found here.
Private healthcare
A wide variety of private healthcare options are also available in Lithuania. You can register in person, online or by phone at one of the many private medical centres operating in
Lithuania’s major cities. Information on various medical centres is available here.
Dentistry services are also provided by private medical centres in each city. For more information see here.
Accenture from the first workday provides private health insurance for non-EU country employee, therefore no extra pay is required.
Maternity/Paternity leave
Information regarding maternity benefits could be found here.
Information regarding paternity benefits could be found here.
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Family in Lithuania

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Family in Lithuania
Moving to a new place is surely a big event for any family. We assure you that both your partner and children will also feel at home in Lithuania.
Family members of employees with an EU Blue Card or an intra-corporate transfer residence permit can receive family-based residence permits. Their residence permit will be
issued for the same period as the employee’s, and all documents can be submitted together at the same time.
Family members of employees with regular employment-based residence permits may receive their family-based residence permits only after the employee spends two years
living in Lithuania. If a family member wishes to come to Lithuania immediately, they should obtain a separate residence permit.
More information regarding residence permit for family members.
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Kindergartens
Your child’s education will be in safe hands in Lithuania’s multilingual, international education system. From kindergarten all the way to university, your child will have access to high-quality facilities and
contemporary European educational models.
Broader information regarding children education could be found here.
Kindergartens
For children up to 5, Lithuania offers a wide range of options in terms of both languages and methods. Kindergartens are available with supervision in English, Lithuanian, Russian, German, Polish and
French. And in terms of approach, options range from standard kindergarten models to alternative methodologies.
Registering for Kindergarten:
• Parents and children need to be declared in apartment where they have official rent agreement;
• To be eligible for kindergarten, child needs to be registered in the queue for the municipality's kindergarten; at one time there is possibility to apply for three kindergartens;
• Starting from the age of five children must be given place in kindergarten however the applying needs to be done anyway;
• If there is no free place in municipality kindergarten, then there is possibility receive funding for private kindergartens;
• If there is free place in private kindergartens - children can get this place in any time.
Information regarding municipality kindergartens in Vilnius.
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Schools
Lithuania’s multi-lingual schooling systems puts you in control of your child’s future. State schooling is provided from either 6 or 7 years old, and includes schools which use
Russian and Polish as the language of instruction. Vilnius also offers a range of international school options for studying in either English or French. These schools are private
ones and cost approx. 400-1000 Eur per month.
In Lithuania the school year starts on the September 1st and finishes at the end of June. There are also autumn, Christmas and spring/Easter holidays.
Public school education in Lithuania is free. Parents or guardians are expected to cover the costs of stationery and study materials, as well as extracurricular activities like
school trips.
Class sizes tend to be around 20 – 30 students. For some subjects students may be divided into study groups or separated by knowledge.
International private schools in Vilnius:
Vilnius International Meridian school
The American International School of Vilnius
Vilnius International School
KD international school of Vilnius
Vilnius International French Lyceum
Information regarding municipality schools in Vilnius.
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Getting help with relocation

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International House Vilnius
International House Vilnius provides valuable support to ensure the
integration process is as easy as possible by offering free consultations
and services related to relocation under one roof: from residence permits
and social insurance, to employment services, taxes, and much more. More
information you can find here.
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