General Information

Liechtenstein, officially the Principality of Liechtenstein, is a doubly landlocked country in the Central European Alps. It is located between Austria to the east and north-east and Switzerland to the north-west, west and south. Formed in 1719, Liechtenstein became fully independent upon the dissolution of the German Confederation in 1866. Liechtenstein is a monarchy headed by the prince of Liechtenstein. Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein has reigned over Liechtenstein since 1989. Liechtenstein is Europe's fourth-smallest country, with an area of just over 160 square kilometres and a population of 41,389. It is the world's smallest country to border two countries, and is one of the few countries with no debt. The official language of Liechtenstein is German.

• Population: 39,000
• Area: 160 km²
• Coordinates: Latitude: 47.166667938232, Longitude: 9.5097217559814

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): CHF 1,200 - 1,800
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): CHF 900 - 1,400
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (City Center): CHF 3,000 - 4,500
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center): CHF 2,200 - 3,500
• Monthly Groceries Per Person: CHF 350 - 500
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): CHF 15 - 22
• Dining Out (Mid-range 3-course meal): CHF 45 - 65
• Utilities (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage): CHF 150 - 250 per month
• Internet: CHF 35 - 65 per month
• Fitness Club / Gym: CHF 45 - 100 per month
• Childcare / Preschool: CHF 1,200 - 2,000 per month
• Public Transport Monthly Pass: CHF 70 - 100
• Car Fuel (1 liter): CHF 1.85 - 2.05

Transportation

• Public Transport Monthly Pass: CHF 70 - 100
• Single Ticket: CHF 2.50 - 4.00
• Bike Friendly: Yes, some cycling lanes
• Taxi Start Price: CHF 6 - 6.50

Salaries

• Average Monthly Salary (Net): CHF 6,000 - 7,000
• IT Professionals (Junior): CHF 6,000 - 7,000
• IT Professionals (Senior): CHF 8,500 - 11,000
• Engineering (Entry Level): CHF 6,000 - 7,000
• Engineering (Experienced): CHF 8,000 - 10,500
• Teaching (Public School): CHF 5,500 - 6,500
• Teaching (University / Experienced): CHF 7,000 - 9,000
• Healthcare (Nurses): CHF 5,500 - 7,000
• Healthcare (Doctors / Specialists): CHF 8,500 - 12,000
• Finance / Banking (Analyst / Entry): CHF 7,500 - 9,000
• Finance / Banking (Manager / Specialist): CHF 10,000 - 14,000
• Pharmaceuticals (Entry / Junior): CHF 6,500 - 8,000
• Pharmaceuticals (Senior / Specialist): CHF 9,000 - 12,500
• Lawyers / Legal Professionals: CHF 7,500 - 13,000
• Hospitality / Tourism: CHF 4,000 - 6,000
• Administrative Jobs: CHF 4,500 - 6,500
• Retail / Sales: CHF 4,000 - 5,500
• Freelancers / Consultants: CHF 6,000 - 10,000

Average Monthly Cost for a Family of 4

• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (City Center): CHF 3,000 - 4,500
• Groceries (Family of 4): CHF 1,400 - 2,000
• Utilities (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage): CHF 250 - 350
• Internet: CHF 35 - 65
• Transportation (Monthly Pass for 4): CHF 280 - 400
• Dining Out: CHF 180 - 300
• Childcare / Preschool (2 children): CHF 2,400 - 4,000
• Fitness Club / Gym: CHF 45 - 100
• Miscellaneous / Entertainment: CHF 250 - 450

Tourist Attractions

• Vaduz Castle
• Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein
• Gutenberg Castle
• Liechtenstein National Museum
• Malbun Ski Resort

Events

• National Day (August 15)
• Vaduz Art Weekend
• Liechtenstein Ski Festival