Moving to Liechtenstein from Austria
What to Expect
Considering a move from Austria to Liechtenstein? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Austria to Liechtenstein.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Austria to Liechtenstein.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Liechtenstein compared to Austria.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Austria performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
Austria performs better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Austria across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Austria across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Austria generally does better on family life, though Liechtenstein leads in life expectancy.
Data: Federal Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria and Liechtenstein. To live, work, or study long-term in Liechtenstein, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Liechtenstein's immigration authority.
Austria passport holder visiting Liechtenstein
Visa Free
Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Austria
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Liechtenstein?
Connectivity is usually fine (Liechtenstein: 48.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Liechtenstein offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Liechtenstein safe for expats?
Austria performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria.
How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to Austria?
Austria performs better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?
Both Austria and Liechtenstein share the same official language: German.
