Moving to Liberia from Australia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Australia 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 Australia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AU
0.8
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AU
4.5
LR
15.3

Australia performs better than Liberia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AU
$7,691
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AU
40.9
LR
1.8

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AU
10.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AU
14.1t
LR
0.1t

Australia generally does better on environment, though Liberia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AU
36.5
LR
0.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AU
4.7%
LR
0.3%

Australia generally does better on infrastructure, though Liberia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AU
4.1%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AU
$65,130
LR
$915

Australia generally does better on employment & economy, though Liberia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AU
83.0 yrs
LR
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AU
3.1
LR
63.2

Australia performs better than Liberia across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Australia 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.

Australia passport

Australia passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting Australia

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

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?

Australia performs better than Liberia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Australia.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Australia?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 40.9 in Australia. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Australia: 87).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

Both Australia and Liberia share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

AU LR
Population 27,614,411 5,731,206
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +61 +231
Time zones 8 1
Emergency number 000 —