New to Vilnius? Your A1 Survival Guide

Moving to Vilnius is exciting. The baroque architecture, the tech scene, the coffee culture... but then you walk into a Maxima supermarket and realize you don't know which carton is milk and which is kefir. (Hint: Pienas is milk, Kefyras is kefir).

Why English is common but Lithuanian connects

Yes, many young people in Vilnius speak excellent English. You can survive without Lithuanian. But to thrive? To make local friends? A few phrases go a long way.

Public Transport (Vilniečio kortelė)

You'll need a card or the app (m.Ticket). Look for words like Stotelė (Stop) and Tvarkaraštis (Timetable).

Supermarket Survival

• Akcija - Sale/Discount (Your favorite word).
• Duona - Bread.
• Vanduo - Water.

Setting up Internet/Gym

These contracts can be tricky. Look for Sutartis (Contract) and Mėnesinis mokestis (Monthly fee).

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