Moving to Liechtenstein from Iceland

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Iceland to Liechtenstein? Here's how the two 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 Iceland to Liechtenstein.

Living there in 2015
1 ↓ 50% vs 2010

people born in Iceland 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 Iceland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IS
1.1
LI
5.1

Iceland 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

IS
$6,927
LI
$9,795

Iceland 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

IS
38.2
LI
48.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

IS
100.0%
LI
96.0%

Iceland generally does better on infrastructure, though Liechtenstein leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IS
3.6%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IS
$66,500
LI
$139,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IS
83.6 yrs
LI
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IS
1.6
LI
4.0

Iceland performs better than Liechtenstein across all family life metrics.

Data: Directorate of Internal Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iceland 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.

Iceland passport

Iceland passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

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

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Iceland

Visa Free
Liechtenstein passport holders can enter Iceland 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?

Iceland performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Iceland.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to Iceland?

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

What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?

The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In Iceland, the official language is Icelandic.

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At a Glance

IS LI
Population 357,603 39,711
Currency Icelandic Króna (ISK) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages Icelandic German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +354 +423
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112