Moving to Guatemala from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LI
5.1
GT
20.0

Liechtenstein performs better than Guatemala across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LI
$9,795
GT
$935

Guatemala 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
GT
3.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LI
96.0%
GT
51.0%

Liechtenstein performs better than Guatemala 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%
GT
2.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$139,100
GT
$12,700

Liechtenstein generally does better on employment & economy, though Guatemala leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LI
82.6 yrs
GT
72.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
GT
26.2

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

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Guatemala

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

Guatemala passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Free
Guatemala 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 Guatemala?

With 3.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Guatemala 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 Guatemala.

Is Guatemala safe for expats?

Liechtenstein performs better than Guatemala across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guatemala is 20.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.

How is healthcare in Guatemala compared to Liechtenstein?

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

What language do they speak in Guatemala?

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

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At a Glance

LI GT
Population 39,711 17,703,190
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Languages German Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +423 +502
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110