Moving to United Arab Emirates from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liechtenstein to United Arab Emirates, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in United Arab Emirates compared to Liechtenstein.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LI
5.1
AE
0.5

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LI
$9,795
AE
$3,727

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LI
48.9
AE
40.0
Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LI
96.0%
AE
100.0%

Liechtenstein generally does better on infrastructure, though United Arab Emirates leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LI
2.4%
AE
2.7%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$139,100
AE
$75,600

Liechtenstein generally does better on employment & economy, though United Arab Emirates leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LI
82.6 yrs
AE
79.6 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
AE
5.1

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

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates

Visa Free
Liechtenstein passport holders can enter United Arab Emirates without a visa.
United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Free
United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates?

Connectivity is usually fine (United Arab Emirates: 40.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United Arab Emirates offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is United Arab Emirates safe for expats?

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Arab Emirates is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.

How is healthcare in United Arab Emirates compared to Liechtenstein?

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in United Arab Emirates?

The official language in United Arab Emirates is Arabic. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

LI AE
Population39,7119,915,803
CurrencySwiss Franc (CHF)United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
LanguagesGermanArabic
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+423+971
Time zones11
Emergency number999