Moving to Liechtenstein from Uruguay

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Uruguay 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 Uruguay to Liechtenstein.

Living there in 2015
2

people born in Uruguay 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 Uruguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UY
11.2
LI
5.1

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Uruguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UY
$3,135
LI
$9,795

Uruguay 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

UY
33.2
LI
48.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

UY
90.0%
LI
96.0%

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Uruguay across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UY
8.3%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UY
$30,700
LI
$139,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UY
78.4 yrs
LI
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UY
8.3
LI
4.0

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

Data: Dirección General Impositiva, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uruguay 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.

Uruguay passport

Uruguay passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

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

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Uruguay

Visa Free
Liechtenstein passport holders can enter Uruguay 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?

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Uruguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Uruguay.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to Uruguay?

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

What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?

The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In Uruguay, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

UY LI
Population 3,407,213 39,711
Currency Uruguayan Peso (UYU) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages Spanish German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +598 +423
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911