Moving to Laos from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liechtenstein to Laos, and you’d need to navigate life in Lao.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LI
$9,795
LA
$123

Laos 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
LA
2.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LI
96.0%
LA
62.0%

Liechtenstein performs better than Laos 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%
LA
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$139,100
LA
$8,400

Liechtenstein generally does better on employment & economy, though Laos leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LI
82.6 yrs
LA
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
LA
37.8

Liechtenstein performs better than Laos across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Laos

Visa on Arrival
Liechtenstein passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos.
Laos passport

Laos passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Required
Laos 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 Laos?

With 2.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Laos 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 Laos.

How is healthcare in Laos compared to Liechtenstein?

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

What language do they speak in Laos?

The official language in Laos is Lao. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

LI LA
Population 39,711 7,749,595
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) Laotian Kip (LAK)
Languages German Lao
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +423 +856
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191