Moving to Sri Lanka from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liechtenstein to Sri Lanka, and you’d need to navigate life in Sinhala and Tamil. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LI
5.1
LK
3.4

Sri Lanka 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
LK
$507

Sri Lanka 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
LK
10.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LI
96.0%
LK
67.0%

Liechtenstein performs better than Sri Lanka 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%
LK
6.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$139,100
LK
$13,000

Liechtenstein generally does better on employment & economy, though Sri Lanka 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
LK
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
LK
8.2

Liechtenstein performs better than Sri Lanka across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Sri Lanka

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

Sri Lanka passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Required
Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?

With 10.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka.

Is Sri Lanka safe for expats?

Sri Lanka performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sri Lanka is 3.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.

How is healthcare in Sri Lanka compared to Liechtenstein?

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

What language do they speak in Sri Lanka?

The official languages in Sri Lanka are Sinhala and Tamil. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

LI LK
Population 39,711 23,187,516
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Languages German Sinhala, Tamil
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +423 +94
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119