Moving to Liberia from Afghanistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Afghanistan to Liberia, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Liberia compared to Afghanistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AF
4.0
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AF
24.1
LR
15.3

Liberia performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AF
$330
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AF
2.5
LR
1.8

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AF
143.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AF
0.3t
LR
0.2t

Liberia performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AF
0.1
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AF
54.8%
LR
0.3%

Liberia performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AF
14.4%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AF
$2,000
LR
$1,600

Liberia generally does better on employment & economy, though Afghanistan leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AF
53.6 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AF
104.9
LR
44.6

Liberia generally does better on family life, though Afghanistan leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Afghanistan and Liberia. To live, work, or study long-term in Liberia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Liberia's immigration authority.

Afghanistan passport

Afghanistan passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Afghanistan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Liberia.
Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Afghanistan

Visa Required
Liberia passport holders need a visa to enter Afghanistan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Liberia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Liberia: 0.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Liberia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Liberia safe for expats?

Liberia performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Afghanistan.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Afghanistan?

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 2.5 in Afghanistan. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Afghanistan: 41).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Afghanistan, the official languages are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

AF LR
Population 38,346,720 5,358,483
Currency Afghan Afghani (AFN) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages Dari, Pashto, Turkmen English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +93 +231
Time zones 1 1