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The standard of apartments in Liechtenstein is high. A typical apartment includes a fitted kitchen and washing machine. The gross rent consists of the net rent plus additional costs (heating, hot water, wastewater fees, electricity). It is common to demand a deposit (maximum of 3 months' rent). This must be deposited into a deposit account or similar before moving in and will be returned to the tenants upon moving out. The aha - tips for young people has compiled helpful information for apartment searches, contact points, and advisory services as well as answers to costs and subsidies.

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Apartment Rent

When you rent an apartment, it means you have to pay a certain amount each month. This is called rent.

Often, a one-time deposit is required at the beginning. This is usually 3 months' rent. It is paid to cover any possible damages. You will get the deposit back when you move out unless you have caused damages to the apartment.

In addition to the rent, there are often operating costs and additional costs.

It is advisable to have household insurance.

Rent Contributions

Families and single parents with dependent children are entitled to rent contributions. The families must live in rented accommodation and have their residence in Liechtenstein for at least one year. Application forms can be obtained from the Office for Social Services as well as from all municipal administrations.

You can get more information from your municipality and the Office for Social Services.

Disposal

Waste in Liechtenstein is subject to a fee. For this, waste, bulky waste, etc. must be affixed with fee stickers. The fee stickers can be purchased in most grocery stores. Waste and green waste collection is done once a week (see waste calendar). It is recommended to place green bins and waste bags at the roadside the evening before. Details on waste disposal can be found on the homepage of each municipality. More information can be found at:

Waste Fees

Fee stickers can be purchased in most grocery stores. They are affixed to the waste bags or the materials to be disposed of.

Waste Calendar

When the waste is collected in your municipality can be found here:

Plastic

With the RecyBag, household plastics can be recycled. It can be purchased at special distribution points, and the collected plastics can be submitted at a collection point. Information about the collection points and collectable plastics can be found here:

Special Waste

A collection of recyclable materials is organized twice a year (spring and autumn). The respective date will be announced in advance.

Public Works - Recycling Collection Point

You can obtain a disposal pass from your municipality. This allows many materials and resources to be disposed of at the public works facility of your municipality. The locations and opening hours can be found on the homepage of your municipality.

Landfills

Certain types of waste (green waste, no fruit and vegetable waste) are stored in landfills. Details can be found on the homepage of your municipality.

In Liechtenstein, tap water has excellent quality. This means that the water from the tap can be consumed in all buildings.

On one hand, the drinking water comes from spring water. On the other hand, untreated groundwater is also used as drinking water.