Moving to Puerto Rico from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liechtenstein to Puerto Rico, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Liechtenstein and Puerto Rico 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
PR
14.2

Liechtenstein performs better than Puerto Rico 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
PR
21.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LI
96.0%
PR
77.7%

Liechtenstein performs better than Puerto Rico 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%
PR
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$139,100
PR
$43,000

Liechtenstein performs better than Puerto Rico 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
PR
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
PR
6.0

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Puerto Rico

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Liechtenstein passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Puerto Rico.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Puerto Rico?

With 21.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico.

Is Puerto Rico safe for expats?

Liechtenstein performs better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Puerto Rico is 14.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.

What language do they speak in Puerto Rico?

The official languages in Puerto Rico are English and Spanish. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

LI PR
Population 39,711 3,098,423
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) United States Dollar ($)
Languages German English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +423 +1
Time zones 1 1