Lithuania
Kaunas
#2 Top 5 cities
Kaunas is a strong secondary choice with a university base, lower costs, and good quality of life, though with less international reach than Vilnius.
Country overview
Population
289Β 380
Year-round temperatures
Day: -1°C aΕΎ 24°C
Night: -7°C aΕΎ 14°C
Climate
A similar inland Baltic climate with a pronounced winter and a pleasant summer.
Distance to the sea
210 km
Social atmosphere
6/10
Costs
Housing cost
6/10
Food cost
6/10
Business friendliness
7/10
Safety
8/10
Kaunas is generally safe, with low violent-crime risk; use normal precautions around nightlife areas and protect valuables in busy places.
Natural disaster resilience
8/10
Major natural disasters are rare, though winter storms, heatwaves, and river flooding can occasionally disrupt daily life.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
9/10
Internet speed
9/10
Internet stability
9/10
Electricity stability
9/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πΊπ¦Ukrainians
- π©πͺGermans
- π¬π§British
- πͺπΊScandinavians
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Lower living costs
- +Quality services
- +Cafe culture
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- βSmaller job market
- βLess dynamic environment
- βSmaller expat scene