Moving to Suriname from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Liechtenstein to Suriname — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Liechtenstein to Suriname, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch. 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 Suriname.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LI
5.1
SR
7.3

Liechtenstein performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LI
$9,795
SR
$1,143

Suriname 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
SR
20.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LI
96.0%
SR
66.0%

Liechtenstein performs better than Suriname 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%
SR
7.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$139,100
SR
$19,000

Liechtenstein performs better than Suriname 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
SR
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
SR
30.2

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

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Suriname

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

Suriname passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Required
Suriname 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 Suriname?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Suriname has 20.2 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 Suriname safe for expats?

Liechtenstein performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Suriname is 7.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.

How is healthcare in Suriname compared to Liechtenstein?

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

What language do they speak in Suriname?

The official language in Suriname is Dutch. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

LI SR
Population 39,711 632,638
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
Languages German Dutch
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +423 +597
Time zones 1 1