⚖️ City comparison
Seville vs Vilnius
Seville (Spain) and Vilnius (Lithuania), compared on what matters when you move from the US: cost, weather, safety, internet, visas and tax.
The short version
- They cost about the same: $1,712 vs $1,771 a month all-in.
- Seville has more pleasant weather: 8 pleasant months a year vs 5.
- Seville is warmer: highs average 24°F more across the year (coldest-month high 60°F vs 33°F in Vilnius; hottest 100°F vs 74°F).
- Residents rate Vilnius safer: a safety index of 71 vs 63 out of 100 (Numbeo survey).
- The air is cleaner in Vilnius: PM2.5 of 8.9 vs 12 µg/m³ a year.
- Spain has a nomad visa ($3,274/mo); Lithuania has a nomad visa ($6,274/mo).
Side by side
| Measure | 🇪🇸 Seville | 🇱🇹 Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Fit score (default weights) | 76 | 75 |
| 💰 All-in / month | $1,712 | $1,771 |
| 🏠 1BR rent, centre | $918 | $880 |
| 🛒 Living costs, no rent | $794 | $891 |
| ☀️ Pleasant months | 8 | 5 |
| 🌡️ Highs, coldest–hottest month | 60–100°F | 33–74°F |
| 🛡️ Safety | 63/100 (residents) | 71/100 (residents) |
| 📶 Internet, median download | 368 Mbps | 341 Mbps |
| 🌬️ Air, PM2.5 per year | 12 µg/m³ | 8.9 µg/m³ |
| 🗣️ English | Moderate (EF) | Moderate (EF) |
| 🏥 Healthcare access (WHO) | Very high | High |
| 👩 Women's safety & rights | Very high | Very high |
| 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ equality | Very high | Moderate |
| ✈️ Flight to the US (est.) | ~7.5h to New York | ~9h to New York |
| 🕘 US work-hour overlap | 1 h | 0 h |
| 🗓️ Visa-free stay (US passport) | 90 days | 90 days |
| 🛂 Nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa (Startup Act) | National Visa D (remote-work track) |
| 🧾 Tax if resident | 🔴 Heavy · Worldwide income, top 47% | 🟡 Moderate · Worldwide income, top 32% |
Best months to be there
🇪🇸 Seville
3 best months
🇱🇹 Vilnius
3 best months
Colour is each month's typical temperature; ticked months are the most comfortable. Full detail: Seville climate · Vilnius climate.
Data last updated · Source: Numbeo cost data, measured climate history, Ookla, UNODC/Numbeo safety and curated visa research
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