Moving to Macau from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liechtenstein to Macau, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese and Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LI
5.1
MO
0.6

Macau performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety 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
MO
30.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LI
96.0%
MO
88.0%

Liechtenstein performs better than Macau 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%
MO
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$139,100
MO
$102,000

Macau generally does better on employment & economy, though Liechtenstein leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LI
82.6 yrs
MO
85.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
MO
4.6

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Macau

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

Macau passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Free
Macau 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 Macau?

With 30.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Macau 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 Macau.

Is Macau safe for expats?

Macau performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Macau is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.

What language do they speak in Macau?

The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

LI MO
Population 39,711 635,293
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Languages German Chinese, Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +423 +853
Time zones 1 1