Moving to Liechtenstein from Norway

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
7 ↑ 17% vs 2015

people born in Norway 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 Norway.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

NO
0.6
LI
5.1

Norway 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

NO
$9,523
LI
$9,795

Norway 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

NO
45.9
LI
48.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

NO
99.0%
LI
96.0%

Norway generally does better on infrastructure, though Liechtenstein leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NO
3.6%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NO
$90,500
LI
$139,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NO
82.5 yrs
LI
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NO
2.3
LI
4.0

Norway generally does better on family life, though Liechtenstein leads in life expectancy.

Data: Norwegian Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Norway 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.

Norway passport

Norway passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

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

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Norway

Visa Free
Liechtenstein passport holders can enter Norway 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?

Norway 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 Norway.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to Norway?

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

What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?

The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In Norway, the official languages are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami.

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At a Glance

NO LI
Population 5,553,840 39,711
Currency Norwegian Krone (NOK) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Sami German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +47 +423
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112