Kaunas, Lithuania 🇱🇹
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Nomad Score:
70%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to Western Europe; cheaper than Vilnius but more expensive than many Eastern European cities.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
68%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable, with options for affordable apartments, especially outside the city center.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets offer good prices; dining out is affordable with a variety of options.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport is cheap and efficient, with monthly passes costing very little.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70%
Weight: 15
Cinema, theaters, and events are affordable; nightlife prices are moderate.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
73%
Weight: 10
Monthly gym memberships are reasonably priced, with many modern facilities available.
💱 Currency Stability
85%
Weight: 30
Lithuania uses the Euro, providing strong currency stability and ease of transactions.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
87%
Weight: 100
High-speed fiber internet is widely available with speeds often exceeding 100 Mbps.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
65%
Weight: 40
Several coworking spaces exist but fewer than in larger capitals; growing community.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
78%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer free WiFi with decent speeds, suitable for remote work.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
69%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to digital nomads but not yet a widespread trend.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
52%
Weight: 100
Emerging destination for digital nomads but still relatively unknown internationally.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
89%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
79%
Weight: 30
Lithuania promotes a balanced lifestyle with reasonable working hours and leisure options.
🌳 Environmental Quality
74%
Weight: 15
Good air quality and green initiatives, though urban areas have moderate pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
83%
Weight: 10
City is generally clean with well-maintained public spaces.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60%
Weight: 30
Lithuanian is the official language; English is commonly spoken among younger people and in business.
💨 Air Quality
71%
Weight: 15
Generally good, with occasional pollution spikes in winter due to heating.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
70%
Weight: 25
Good schools and parks; quieter city suitable for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
75%
Weight: 20
Public healthcare is decent; private clinics offer higher standards at reasonable prices.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are affordable compared to Western Europe.
🏥 Healthcare
77%
Weight: 20
Accessible healthcare with a mix of public and private options.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
34%
Weight: 80
Cold winters with snow and moderate summers; relatively short warm season and frequent rain.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
90%
Weight: 10
Very low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
78%
Weight: 10
Numerous parks and green areas within the city, promoting outdoor activities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
42%
Weight: 15
Limited use of air conditioning due to cooler climate; some modern buildings have it.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
70%
Weight: 10
Distinct four seasons with snowy winters and warm summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
75%
Weight: 10
Generally low noise levels outside of nightlife areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
76%
Weight: 20
Rich history and cultural scene with museums, theaters, and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
63%
Weight: 15
Moderate nightlife with bars and clubs, but less vibrant than larger cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
75%
Weight: 15
Close to forests, lakes, and nature reserves; good for hiking and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
67%
Weight: 10
Some language schools and cultural centers offer Lithuanian and other languages.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
68%
Weight: 10
Growing number of tours and cultural experiences, though less tourist-focused than capitals.
🎳 Indoors Fun
69%
Weight: 10
Museums, galleries, cinemas, and indoor sports facilities available.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
72%
Weight: 25
Good mix of traditional Lithuanian and international cuisine; growing cafe culture.
🧠 Yoga Studios
65%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios and wellness centers, but not widespread.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
71%
Weight: 15
Good availability of gyms, fitness centers, and sports clubs.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
70%
Weight: 15
Increasing availability of organic and health-focused food stores and restaurants.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
78%
Weight: 20
EET (UTC+2) timezone is convenient for European and some Middle Eastern clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
62%
Weight: 25
Growing startup and tech community but limited compared to major hubs.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
58%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is developing but still small.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
60%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is emerging with some support networks.
🏢 Coworking Quality
67%
Weight: 30
Modern coworking spaces with good amenities but fewer options than larger cities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
63%
Weight: 15
Active but small startup ecosystem with government support programs.
💳 Local Payment Services
79%
Weight: 10
Widespread use of electronic payments and mobile banking.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
55%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest and adoption; regulatory environment is cautious but open.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
64%
Weight: 30
Kaunas Airport offers flights to many European destinations; limited intercontinental connections.
🚇 Public Transit
76%
Weight: 20
Reliable bus network with affordable fares; no metro system.
🚶 Walkability
79%
Weight: 20
Compact city center with pedestrian-friendly streets.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
70%
Weight: 15
Uber and local alternatives available and affordable.
🚲 Cycling
68%
Weight: 10
Growing cycling infrastructure but still developing.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
72%
Weight: 15
Good bus and train connections to other Lithuanian cities and neighboring countries.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
65%
Weight: 10
Some electric scooter and bike rental services available in the city.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
82%
Weight: 20
Strong 4G and expanding 5G coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
Reliable internet infrastructure supports stable VPN connections.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
88%
Weight: 15
Stable and reliable power supply with minimal outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
70%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in many cafes and some public areas but not ubiquitous.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
75%
Weight: 40
EU Schengen visa applies; straightforward for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
60%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; some incentives for startups but personal taxes can be high.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
87%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech and press.
🏛️ Political Stability
84%
Weight: 20
Stable democratic government with low corruption.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
65%
Weight: 15
Moderate bureaucracy; easier for EU citizens than others.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
72%
Weight: 10
Relatively straightforward process with online options.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
50%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa, but long-term visas and residence permits are possible.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
63%
Weight: 50
Growing awareness and infrastructure but still developing as a nomad destination.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
55%
Weight: 25
Few regular nomad-specific events; some tech and startup meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
60%
Weight: 20
Limited but growing online presence for digital nomads in Kaunas.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
86%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates and safe urban environment.
♀️ Female Friendly
78%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and welcoming for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; improving but occasional issues reported.