Moving to Uruguay from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Liechtenstein to Uruguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LI
5.1
UY
11.2

Liechtenstein performs better than Uruguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LI
$9,795
UY
$3,135

Uruguay 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
UY
33.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LI
96.0%
UY
90.0%

Liechtenstein performs better than Uruguay 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%
UY
8.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$139,100
UY
$30,700

Liechtenstein performs better than Uruguay 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
UY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
UY
8.3

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

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Uruguay

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

Uruguay passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Free
Uruguay 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 Uruguay?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Uruguay has 33.2 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 Uruguay safe for expats?

Liechtenstein performs better than Uruguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uruguay is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.

How is healthcare in Uruguay compared to Liechtenstein?

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

What language do they speak in Uruguay?

The official language in Uruguay is Spanish. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

LI UY
Population 39,711 3,407,213
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Languages German Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +423 +598
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911