Vilnius
Lithuania
4/6
Budget$1,292
Internet180 Mbps
Vibe8/10
Side-by-side city decision
Vilnius vs Makati.
A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit.
VilniusLithuania4/6
VS
MakatiPhilippines1/6
$1,292Vilnius monthly budget
$1,280Makati monthly budget
180 MbpsVilnius internet
125 MbpsMakati internet
Decision summary
Vilnius
Vilnius leads on more of the six headline signals.
Cost
Best budget
Makati
Speed
Fastest internet
Vilnius
Vibe
Best nomad vibe
Tie
Safety
Highest safety
Vilnius
Air
Cleanest air
Vilnius
Walk
Most walkable
Vilnius
Quick read
Two cities at a glance
The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison.
Makati
Philippines
1/6
Budget$1,280
Internet125 Mbps
Vibe8/10
Full comparison
Compare what matters
Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner.
Monthly budget and costs
7 signalsMetricVilniusMakati
Total estimated budget
$1,292
$1,280
1-bed center rent
$750
$720
Coworking desk
$190
$190
Local meal
$11.5
$4.3
Cappuccino
$3.6
$3.5
Gym membership
$45
$48
Transport budget
$32
$70
Work and infrastructure
2 signalsMetricVilniusMakati
Internet speed
180 Mbps
125 Mbps
Nomad vibe
8/10
8/10
Quality of life
5 signalsMetricVilniusMakati
Safety index
72/100
61/100
Air quality
82/100
48/100
Walkability
8/10
6/10
Female safety
8/10
6/10
LGBTQ+ friendly
6/10
7/10
Culture and climate
4 signalsMetricVilniusMakati
Healthcare quality
Good
Excellent
English proficiency
Good
Excellent
Climate type
Humid continental
Tropical monsoon
Best time to visit
May - Sep
Nov - Feb
Beyond the numbers
What each city asks you to trade
Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture.
Vilnius
Lithuania
Strengths
- Fast, reliable fiber internet and strong mobile coverage
- Walkable historic center with attractive green spaces
- Lower living costs than many Western European capitals
- Safe streets and efficient public transport
- Very card-friendly daily life
- Easy access to the rest of the Baltic region and Europe
Trade-offs
- Long, dark, and cold winters
- Lithuanian language can be challenging outside central areas
- Short-stay Schengen rules limit non-EU remote workers
- Central apartment rents have risen noticeably
- Smaller nomad scene than major European hubs
- Social life can feel reserved at first
Common visa routes
- Schengen visa-free stay or short-stay visa (90 days in any 180-day period)
- Lithuanian temporary residence permit through work, study, family, or business grounds
- Lithuania Startup Visa for qualifying innovative startup founders
Makati
Philippines
Strengths
- Excellent English proficiency and easy daily communication
- Strong café, coworking, and corporate-business ecosystem
- High-quality private hospitals and specialist care nearby
- Wide choice of condos, malls, restaurants, and delivery services
- Cashless payments and ride-hailing are widely available
- Large international and Filipino social scene
Trade-offs
- Severe road traffic can make short trips slow
- Central neighborhoods have relatively high rents
- Heat, humidity, and monsoon downpours are persistent
- Air quality is often poor beside major roads
- Sidewalks can be uneven, blocked, or limited
- Tap water is not recommended for drinking
Common visa routes
- Visa-free entry or visitor visa extension
- Long-Stay Visitor Visa Extension
- Special Resident Retiree's Visa
Reading the result
Use this as a planning benchmark
The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices.
Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices.
Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity.
Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.