Composite profile
Overall score
62/100
Use the Alytus profile to compare cost framing, regional economy, and country-level context alongside other Lithuanian regional centers.
Overall62/100
Affordability74/100
Air quality74/100
Energy66/100
Lithuania / Baltic Europe
Alytus, Lithuania City Intelligence
Alytus is the capital of Alytus County and the administrative and economic center of southern Lithuania's Dzūkija region, with light-industry, wood-processing, and food-processing activity relevant to relocation and labor-market review. Alytus is a baltic europe city of about ~51K in Lithuania. On the composite city-intelligence score, Alytus sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (62/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~51K
Image credit: Image: Zykasaa / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Mixed62/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Alytus data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 74/100 | Alytus's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 74/100 | Alytus's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 66/100 | Alytus's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 63/100 | Alytus's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 64/100 | Alytus's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 64/100 | Alytus's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 64/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety69/100
Low crime71/100
Personal safety70/100
Night safety66/100
Road safety69/100
Alytus is estimated to be a generally safe city (69/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life75/100
Healthcare74/100
Education74/100
Green space100/100
Cleanliness76/100
Infrastructure74/100
Mobility57/100
Alytus has a high quality-of-life estimate (75/100), with notable strengths in green space and cleanliness.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness77/100
Education74/100
Green space100/100
Overall safety69/100
Alytus scores high for family living (77/100), helped by education access, parks and green space and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability70/100
Walkability70/100
Cycling61/100
Infrastructure74/100
Alytus is high for remote workers (70/100), based on connectivity, affordability and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability74/100
Healthcare74/100
Cleanliness76/100
Outdoor lifestyle60/100
Alytus is high for retirement (74/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Alytus
Local public safety guidance for Alytus, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Alytus, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Lithuania emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Alytus
Healthcare context for Alytus, with national-level information from Lithuania where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Alytus, see the Lithuania healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Alytus
Local mobility context for Alytus, with national-level context from Lithuania where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Alytus, see the Lithuania transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Alytus. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Alytus
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Alytus will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Alytus air-quality module
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Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Alytus drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Alytus
Is Alytus worth visiting?
Yes — strong quality of life (75/100), with nearby nature such as Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve, Dzūkija National Park.
Is Alytus good for families?
Strong (77/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Alytus affordable?
More affordable than average; about €904/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Alytus?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Alytus's main industries?
Mainly tourism, hospitality, manufacturing.
What is the climate in Alytus?
A humid continental climate, averaging about 5.2°C.
Does Alytus have universities?
Higher education is good (57/100).
What is healthcare like in Alytus?
Healthcare access is good (59/100).
Is Alytus good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (66/100).
What nature is near Alytus?
Within ~170 km: Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve, Dzūkija National Park.
Explore Alytus modules
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Cost of Living in Alytus
Alytus's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Alytus
Alytus's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Alytus
Alytus's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Alytus
Alytus's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Alytus
Alytus's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Alytus
Alytus's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Alytus
Cost of living estimates for Alytus — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Alytus
Climate profile for Alytus — Humid Continental climate, annual average 5.2°C, comfort score 63/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Alytus
Economy and jobs profile for Alytus — tourism economy, economy score 62/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, manufacturing. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Alytus
Education profile for Alytus — mixed education base, education score 53/100, 3 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Alytus
Healthcare and retirement profile for Alytus — mixed healthcare profile, healthcare score 59/100, retirement score 66/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Alytus
Source-attributed visual context for Alytus using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Alytus
Weekend trip planning checklist for Alytus — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Alytus
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Alytus
Estimate a monthly budget for Alytus using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Alytus
Plan a trip budget for Alytus using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Alytus
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Alytus. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Kaunas, Lithuania
Lake cluster · about 56 km from Alytus. Explore Kaunas's city intelligence profile.
Vilnius, Lithuania
Same region · about 86 km from Alytus. Explore Vilnius's city intelligence profile.
Panevėžys, Lithuania
Same region · about 149 km from Alytus. Explore Panevėžys's city intelligence profile.
Białystok, Poland
Cross-border · about 152 km from Alytus. Explore Białystok's city intelligence profile.
Šiauliai, Lithuania
Lake cluster · about 176 km from Alytus. Explore Šiauliai's city intelligence profile.
Daugavpils, Latvia
Cross-border · about 227 km from Alytus. Explore Daugavpils's city intelligence profile.
Klaipeda, Lithuania
Same region · about 236 km from Alytus. Explore Klaipeda's city intelligence profile.
Olsztyn, Poland
Cross-border · about 242 km from Alytus. Explore Olsztyn's city intelligence profile.
Riga, Latvia
Cross-border · about 283 km from Alytus. Explore Riga's city intelligence profile.
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Regional discovery collections that include Alytus — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.
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Latvia–Lithuania Borderlands
Cross-border region · 26 places across 18 cities.
Weekend Escapes near Vilnius
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Themed collections
Theme-first discovery collections that include Alytus — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.
European Hiking Areas
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European Wetlands & Marshes
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Lithuania Weekend Nature Retreats
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Alytus FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Alytus, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Alytus
Is Alytus worth visiting?
Alytus has a high quality-of-life estimate (75/100), with notable strengths in green space and cleanliness. Visitors can also reach nature such as Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve, Dzūkija National Park and Trakai Historical National Park within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Alytus?
Alytus has a high quality-of-life estimate (75/100), with notable strengths in green space and cleanliness. It indexes 75/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Alytus?
A single resident of Alytus spends roughly €904 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €480. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Lithuania. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Alytus?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Alytus is high for remote workers (70/100), based on connectivity, affordability and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Alytus?
Alytus's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and technology. Alytus has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and manufacturing.
Is Alytus good for digital nomads and remote work?
Alytus offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 68/100.
What are the education options in Alytus?
Alytus is a developing education base with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Economics, Law and Engineering.
Is Alytus a good place to study?
Alytus offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Alytus?
Alytus has a mixed healthcare profile, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 59/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Alytus a good place to retire?
Alytus offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 66/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Alytus?
Alytus has a humid continental climate, averaging about 5.2°C annually with roughly 680 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Alytus a safe place to live?
Alytus is estimated to be a generally safe city (69/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
How easy is it to get around Alytus?
Alytus indexes a walkability score of 70 and a cycling score of 61 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Alytus?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Alytus include Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve, Dzūkija National Park and Trakai Historical National Park. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Alytus good for families?
Alytus scores high for family living (77/100), helped by education access, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Alytus?
Alytus rates 60/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 100/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve, Dzūkija National Park and Trakai Historical National Park supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Alytus profile to compare cost framing, regional economy, and country-level context alongside other Lithuanian regional centers. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (74/100) and air quality (74/100). The area most worth watching is safety (63/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Lithuania country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Alytus appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.