Moving to Liechtenstein from Suriname

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Suriname 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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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Liechtenstein compared to Suriname.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SR
6.5
LI
5.1

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SR
$1,143
LI
$9,795

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SR
18.8
LI
50.0
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SR
87.4%
LI
98.3%

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Suriname across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SR
7.8%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SR
$7,070
LI
$220,167

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SR
73.8 yrs
LI
84.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SR
14.8
LI
4.0

Liechtenstein generally does better on family life, though Suriname leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2011–2022), Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this

Can you move from Suriname to Liechtenstein?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.

Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Required
Suriname passport holders need a visa to enter Liechtenstein.
Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Suriname

Visa Free
Liechtenstein passport holders can enter Suriname 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: 50.0 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?

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.5 in Suriname.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to Suriname?

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

What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?

The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.

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At a Glance

SR LI
Population 639,850 41,024
Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages Dutch German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +597 +423
Time zones 1 1