Moving to Russia from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Liechtenstein to Russia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Liechtenstein to Russia, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Russia compared to Liechtenstein.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LI
5.1
RU
6.8

Liechtenstein performs better than Russia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LI
$9,795
RU
$3,204

Russia 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
RU
27.1
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

LI
98.3%
RU
94.4%

Liechtenstein performs better than Russia 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%
RU
2.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$220,167
RU
$17,547

Russia 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
RU
73.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
RU
4.1

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Russia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Liechtenstein passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Russia.
Russia passport

Russia passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Required
Russia 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 Russia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Russia: 27.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Russia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Russia safe for expats?

Liechtenstein performs better than Russia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Russia is 6.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.

How is healthcare in Russia compared to Liechtenstein?

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

What language do they speak in Russia?

The official language in Russia is Russian. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

LI RU
Population 41,024 143,513,328
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) Russian Ruble (RUB)
Languages German Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +423 +7
Time zones 1 9
Emergency number — 112