Lithuania
Šiauliai
#4 Top 5 cities
Siauliai is more of a practical lower-cost choice than an international hub, and it suits only a narrower expat profile.
Country overview
Population
99 462
Year-round temperatures
Day: -1°C až 23°C
Night: -7°C až 13°C
Climate
A northern Lithuanian inland climate with a cold winter and a mild summer.
Distance to the sea
140 km
Social atmosphere
5/10
Costs
Housing cost
7/10
Food cost
6/10
Business friendliness
4/10
Safety
8/10
Šiauliai is generally safe and quieter than the largest cities; routine precautions against theft and late-night incidents are sufficient.
Natural disaster resilience
8/10
Major natural disasters are rare; the practical risks are winter storms, heatwaves, and localized flooding after intense rain.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
8/10
Internet speed
8/10
Internet stability
8/10
Electricity stability
9/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇺🇦Ukrainians
- 🇵🇱Poles
- 🇩🇪Germans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Lower living costs
- +Quiet atmosphere
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- −Smaller job market
- −Smaller expat scene
- −Less dynamic environment