Moving to Liechtenstein from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Luxembourg to Liechtenstein.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Luxembourg to Liechtenstein, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
2 ↓ 33% vs 2015

people born in Luxembourg live in Liechtenstein · UN DESA

Who's moving to Liechtenstein?

Top countries of origin for Liechtenstein's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LU
1.5
LI
5.1

Luxembourg performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LU
$8,808
LI
$9,795

Luxembourg performs 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

LU
38.7
LI
48.9

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Luxembourg across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LU
5.2%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
LI
$139,100

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Luxembourg across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LU
83.0 yrs
LI
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
LI
4.0

Luxembourg performs better than Liechtenstein across all family life metrics.

Data: Administration des Contributions Directes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

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

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Free
Liechtenstein passport holders can enter Luxembourg 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 Liechtenstein?

With 48.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Liechtenstein can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Luxembourg and Liechtenstein.

Is Liechtenstein safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg performs better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?

The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

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At a Glance

LU LI
Population 650,364 39,711
Currency Euro (€) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +352 +423
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112