Moving to Liberia from Antigua and Barbuda

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Liberia compared to Antigua and Barbuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AG
10.7
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AG
7.5
LR
15.3

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though Liberia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AG
$1,241
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AG
29.0
LR
1.8

Antigua and Barbuda 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

AG
19.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AG
3.8t
LR
0.2t

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on environment, though Liberia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AG
10.6
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AG
8.5%
LR
0.3%

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Liberia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AG
11.0%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AG
$28,700
LR
$1,600

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on employment & economy, though Liberia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AG
77.8 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AG
14.3
LR
44.6

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Liberia across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Antigua and Barbuda 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.

Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

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

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?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though Liberia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda 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 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

Both Antigua and Barbuda and Liberia share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

AG LR
Population 100,335 5,358,483
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1268 +231
Time zones 1 1