Moving to Liechtenstein from Malta

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Malta to Liechtenstein.

Living there in 2020
3

people born in Malta 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

The numbers behind daily life in Liechtenstein compared to Malta.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MT
0.6
LI
5.1

Malta performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MT
$5,706
LI
$9,795

Malta 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

MT
43.0
LI
48.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MT
87.0%
LI
96.0%

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Malta across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MT
3.1%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$57,200
LI
$139,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MT
83.2 yrs
LI
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MT
4.5
LI
4.0

Malta generally does better on family life, though Liechtenstein leads in infant mortality.

Data: Government of Malta - Inland Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta 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.

Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

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

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Malta

Visa Free
Liechtenstein passport holders can enter Malta 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Liechtenstein: 48.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Liechtenstein offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Liechtenstein safe for expats?

Malta performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to Malta?

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

What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?

The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.

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At a Glance

MT LI
Population 464,186 39,711
Currency Euro (€) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages English, Maltese German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +356 +423
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112