WHY STAY IN Kaunas
A focused Baltic work base with architectural character
Kaunas offers excellent internet, high safety, strong healthcare, compact urban life and lower costs than many Western European cities.
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COST OF LIVING
Monthly Budget Min.
Monthly Budget Max.
Average Rent (1BR)
Food Cost
Transport Cost
Coworking Cost
Utilites Cost
Gym Cost
$1450
$2450
$780
$350
$35
$130
$180
$40
Real cost breakdown
CLIMATE
Avg. Summer Temp.
Avg. Winter Temp.
Humidity
Rain
Sunshine
18.9
-0.5
High
Low
Medium
Climate Notes
VISA
Visa Status
Visa Type
Long Stay Possible
Schengen Visa, Lithuanian Residence
Yes
Visa requirements may vary depending on your nationality. The information provided here reflects the general visa conditions of the country.
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Kaunas is one of the strongest under-the-radar remote-work cities in the European Union. Its compact center, modernist architecture, universities and growing technology sector create a city that feels creative without being overwhelming. Broadband and mobile networks are excellent, and most daily needs can be handled on foot or by inexpensive public transport. Compared with Vilnius, Kaunas is quieter and usually cheaper, although its international community and flight network are smaller. The main challenge is climate: winter is cold, dark and long. For focused professionals who value safety and European infrastructure, Kaunas delivers a high level of practical quality.
Kaunas
Lithuania / Northern Europe


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Safety
Internet
Tax
Visa
Climate
Healthcare
: Safe
: Very Fast
: Moderate
: Visa Required
: Cool
: Good
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