Moving to Liechtenstein from Estonia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Estonia to Liechtenstein? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Estonia to Liechtenstein.

Living there in 2020
1 ↓ 50% vs 2015

people born in Estonia 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

The numbers behind daily life in Liechtenstein compared to Estonia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

EE
1.5
LI
5.1

Estonia performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

EE
$3,741
LI
$9,795

Estonia 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

EE
40.4
LI
48.9

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Estonia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

EE
6.3%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EE
$42,000
LI
$139,100

Liechtenstein generally does better on employment & economy, though Estonia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

EE
77.9 yrs
LI
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EE
3.4
LI
4.0

Estonia generally does better on family life, though Liechtenstein leads in life expectancy.

Data: Estonian Tax and Customs Board, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Estonia 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.

Estonia passport

Estonia passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

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

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Estonia

Visa Free
Liechtenstein passport holders can enter Estonia 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?

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?

Estonia performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Estonia.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to Estonia?

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

What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?

The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In Estonia, the official language is Estonian.

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At a Glance

EE LI
Population 1,211,524 39,711
Currency Euro (€) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages Estonian German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +372 +423
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112