Moving to Bhutan from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Liechtenstein to Bhutan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Liechtenstein to Bhutan, and you’d need to navigate life in Dzongkha. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Liechtenstein to Bhutan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LI
5.1
BT
2.5

Bhutan performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LI
$9,795
BT
$677

Bhutan 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
BT
0.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LI
96.0%
BT
86.0%

Liechtenstein performs better than Bhutan 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%
BT
5.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$139,100
BT
$14,000

Liechtenstein performs better than Bhutan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LI
82.6 yrs
BT
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
BT
27.0

Liechtenstein generally does better on family life, though Bhutan 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 Bhutan. To live, work, or study long-term in Bhutan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bhutan's immigration authority.

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Bhutan

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

Bhutan passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Required
Bhutan 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 Bhutan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bhutan has 0.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Bhutan safe for expats?

Bhutan performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bhutan is 2.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.

How is healthcare in Bhutan compared to Liechtenstein?

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

What language do they speak in Bhutan?

The official language in Bhutan is Dzongkha. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

LI BT
Population 39,711 867,775
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN)
Languages German Dzongkha
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +423 +975
Time zones 1 1