Moving to Romania from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liechtenstein to Romania, and you’d need to navigate life in Romanian.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Liechtenstein to Romania, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
5

people born in Liechtenstein live in Romania · UN DESA

Who's moving to Romania?

Top countries of origin for Romania's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LI
5.1
RO
1.3

Romania 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
RO
$2,614

Romania 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
RO
32.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LI
96.0%
RO
84.0%

Liechtenstein performs better than Romania 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%
RO
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$139,100
RO
$40,500

Liechtenstein generally does better on employment & economy, though Romania 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
RO
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
RO
5.8

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

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Romania

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

Romania passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Free
Romania 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 Romania?

With 32.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Romania 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 Romania.

Is Romania safe for expats?

Romania performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Romania is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.

How is healthcare in Romania compared to Liechtenstein?

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

What language do they speak in Romania?

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

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At a Glance

LI RO
Population 39,711 18,519,899
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) Romanian Leu (RON)
Languages German Romanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +423 +40
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112