Moving to Liechtenstein from San Marino

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SM
0.0
LI
5.1

San Marino 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

SM
$5,231
LI
$9,795

San Marino 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

SM
36.2
LI
48.9

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than San Marino across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

SM
8.1%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2021

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$61,600
LI
$139,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SM
83.9 yrs
LI
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
6.5
LI
4.0

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between San Marino 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.

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Free
San Marino passport holders can enter Liechtenstein without a visa.
Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Free
Liechtenstein passport holders can enter San Marino 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 San Marino and Liechtenstein.

Is Liechtenstein safe for expats?

San Marino performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in San Marino.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to San Marino?

San Marino performs better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?

The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.

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At a Glance

SM LI
Population 34,682 39,711
Currency Euro (€) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages Italian German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +378 +423
Time zones 1 1