Moving to Canada from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liechtenstein to Canada, and you’d need to navigate life in English and French.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LI
5.1
CA
2.3

Canada performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LI
$9,795
CA
$7,646

Canada 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
CA
42.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LI
96.0%
CA
93.0%

Liechtenstein performs better than Canada 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%
CA
5.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$139,100
CA
$55,800

Liechtenstein performs better than Canada 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
CA
83.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
CA
4.4

Canada generally does better on family life, though Liechtenstein leads in infant mortality.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Canada

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Liechtenstein passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Canada.
Canada passport

Canada passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Free
Canada passport holders can enter Liechtenstein 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 Canada?

With 42.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Canada 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 Canada.

Is Canada safe for expats?

Canada performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Canada is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.

How is healthcare in Canada compared to Liechtenstein?

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

What language do they speak in Canada?

The official languages in Canada are English and French. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

LI CA
Population 39,711 38,232,593
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) Canadian Dollar (CA$)
Languages German English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +423 +1
Time zones 1 6
Emergency number 911