Moving to Benin from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LI
$9,795
BJ
$138

Benin performs significantly 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

LI
48.9
BJ
0.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LI
96.0%
BJ
34.0%

Liechtenstein performs better than Benin across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LI
2.4%
BJ
1.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$139,100
BJ
$3,800

Liechtenstein generally does better on employment & economy, though Benin leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LI
82.6 yrs
BJ
62.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
BJ
55.8

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liechtenstein and Benin. To live, work, or study long-term in Benin, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Benin's immigration authority.

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Benin

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Liechtenstein passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Benin.
Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Benin?

With 0.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Benin can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Liechtenstein and Benin.

How is healthcare in Benin compared to Liechtenstein?

Benin performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Benin?

The official language in Benin is French. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

LI BJ
Population 39,711 13,754,688
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages German French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +423 +229
Time zones 1 1