Moving to China from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liechtenstein to China, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in China compared to Liechtenstein.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LI
5.1
CN
0.5

China 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
CN
$1,487

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LI
50.0
CN
47.2
Internet access World Bank, 2025

share of households with internet

LI
98.3%
CN
91.6%

Liechtenstein performs better than China across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LI
2.4%
CN
4.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$220,167
CN
$13,862

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LI
84.2 yrs
CN
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
CN
4.1

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

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), The World Factbook (2011–2022), Ministry of Finance (2016), State Administration of Taxation (2016). How we calculate this

Can you move from Liechtenstein to China?

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

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting China

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

China passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Required
China 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 China?

Connectivity is usually fine (China: 47.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does China offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is China safe for expats?

China performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in China is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.

How is healthcare in China compared to Liechtenstein?

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

What language do they speak in China?

The official language in China is Chinese. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

LI CN
Population 41,024 1,406,585,000
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) Chinese Yuan (CN¥)
Languages German Chinese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +423 +86
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 110