Moving to Liechtenstein from Ecuador

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Ecuador to Liechtenstein — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Ecuador to Liechtenstein, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
12 ↑ 9% vs 2015

people born in Ecuador live in Liechtenstein · UN DESA

Who's moving to Liechtenstein?

Top countries of origin for Liechtenstein's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Ecuador and Liechtenstein stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

EC
27.0
LI
5.1

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Ecuador across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

EC
$1,238
LI
$9,795

Ecuador performs better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

EC
15.0
LI
48.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

EC
76.0%
LI
96.0%

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Ecuador across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

EC
3.4%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EC
$14,300
LI
$139,100

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Ecuador across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

EC
77.5 yrs
LI
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EC
18.1
LI
4.0

Liechtenstein generally does better on family life, though Ecuador leads in education spending.

Data: Servicio de Rentas Internas del Ecuador, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ecuador 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.

Ecuador passport

Ecuador passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Required
Ecuador passport holders need a visa to enter Liechtenstein.
Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Ecuador

Visa Free
Liechtenstein passport holders can enter Ecuador without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Liechtenstein?

With 48.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Liechtenstein can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Ecuador and Liechtenstein.

Is Liechtenstein safe for expats?

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Ecuador across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.0 in Ecuador.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to Ecuador?

Ecuador performs better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?

The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In Ecuador, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

EC LI
Population 17,289,554 39,711
Currency United States Dollar ($) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages Spanish German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +593 +423
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 911