Moving to South Africa from Liechtenstein
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Liechtenstein to South Africa — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Liechtenstein to South Africa, and you’d need to navigate life in Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Liechtenstein to South Africa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Liechtenstein performs better than South Africa across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
South Africa performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Liechtenstein performs better than South Africa across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Liechtenstein performs better than South Africa across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Liechtenstein generally does better on family life, though South Africa 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 South Africa. To live, work, or study long-term in South Africa, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check South Africa's immigration authority.
Liechtenstein passport holder visiting South Africa
Visa Free
South Africa passport holder visiting Liechtenstein
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from South Africa?
Internet is rarely the blocker — South Africa has 3.3 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 South Africa safe for expats?
Liechtenstein performs better than South Africa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in South Africa is 45.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.
How is healthcare in South Africa compared to Liechtenstein?
South Africa performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in South Africa?
The official languages in South Africa are Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.
Compare further: Liechtenstein vs. South Africa
At a Glance
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ZA
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| Population | 39,711 | 57,516,665 |
| Currency | Swiss Franc (CHF) | South African Rand (ZAR) |
| Languages | German | Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Calling code | +423 | +27 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | — | 10111 |