Moving to Ecuador from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Liechtenstein and Ecuador 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
EC
27.0

Liechtenstein performs better than Ecuador across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LI
$9,795
EC
$1,238

Ecuador 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
EC
15.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LI
96.0%
EC
76.0%

Liechtenstein performs better than Ecuador 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%
EC
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$139,100
EC
$14,300

Liechtenstein performs better than Ecuador 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
EC
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
EC
18.1

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Ecuador

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

Ecuador passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Required
Ecuador 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 Ecuador?

With 15.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Ecuador 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 Ecuador.

Is Ecuador safe for expats?

Liechtenstein performs better than Ecuador across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ecuador is 27.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.

How is healthcare in Ecuador compared to Liechtenstein?

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

What language do they speak in Ecuador?

The official language in Ecuador is Spanish. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

LI EC
Population 39,711 17,289,554
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) United States Dollar ($)
Languages German Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +423 +593
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 911