Hi Ashen

Have you had any luck finding information? I am looking to move to Vilnius if my company let me, but would still spend half my time in the UK. I would be interested to hear if you made the move, and how you are finding things!

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I know this doesn't answer your question, but I am also in this situation, I married a Lithuanian man, we are trying to compare the pros and cons of making the move. My language is very limited feeling that could be my biggest problem! Did you manage to get much of a response to this post or make a decission aboutwhat to do?

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Hi Jasmine,
I am in the same situation as you. I moved here 4 months ago and I am very happy with my decision. The answers to your questions lay in your reasons for moving here. First of all, are you already in Europe? I moved here from the US and it has taken all this time to just get my residency card. The job market is still very tight. Even the locals will tell you that you need to know someone to get any job here. Be aware that minimum wage is 300 euros per month. That is all the stores, restaurants, and skilled labor jobs will pay. It is considered to be a living wage and there are very few of them available even for the locals. Without a good command of the Language, it would be very difficult to find work. However if your husband has family here and you already have a place to live, you could actually get by for a period of time on his salary alone. Food and utilities are very cheap compared to the US, with the exception of gas and oil. So if you are in a butas, it can cost a fortune. If you are in a sodas, or country home, with a wood stove for heating, it could be very inexpensive to live. Plan to come with some savings; we could never have made it this far without that. Many people who move here from the West do so with a plan for sustainable living. Most of my day is spent gardening, canning, and tending animals. That's a full time job in itself. It is hard work, but fulfilling. If you are looking for an American or British lifestyle in LIthuania, you may be sorely disappointed. If you want more details, feel free to email me directly.

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Wow thanks for the response! Wasn't expecting anyone to read let alone reply! Ha!!

We are currently in the UK. We have visited many times, I have loved everything about it and coming back each time gets harder! Fortunately we would be able to stay with my inlaws whilst we got on our feet and found work etc.

I am slowly learning the language! I have looked into teaching English but obviously would need a better understanding of the native language! I also have qualifications in hairdressing and nail technology, I understand I will need the language but hoping these skill would help in the search of employment!

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