Moving to Moldova from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Liechtenstein to Moldova — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Liechtenstein to Moldova.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LI
5.1
MD
2.5

Moldova 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
MD
$1,181

Moldova 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
MD
29.6
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

LI
98.3%
MD
77.4%

Liechtenstein performs better than Moldova 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%
MD
1.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$220,167
MD
$8,622

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LI
84.2 yrs
MD
71.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
MD
15.1

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2011–2022), Ministry of Finance (2016), State tax Service (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Moldova

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

Moldova passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Free
Moldova 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 Moldova?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Moldova has 29.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Moldova safe for expats?

Moldova performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Moldova is 2.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.

How is healthcare in Moldova compared to Liechtenstein?

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

What language do they speak in Moldova?

The official language in Moldova is Romanian. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

LI MD
Population 41,024 2,360,527
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) Moldovan Leu (MDL)
Languages German Romanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +423 +373
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112