Moving to Liberia from Austria

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Austria to Liberia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Austria to Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AT
0.9
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AT
4.6
LR
15.3

Austria performs better than Liberia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AT
$8,250
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AT
55.1
LR
1.8

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria 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

AT
17.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AT
6.3t
LR
0.2t

Austria 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

AT
29.6
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AT
8.7%
LR
0.3%

Austria 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

AT
5.2%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
LR
$1,600

Austria 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

AT
82.3 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
3.2
LR
44.6

Austria 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 Austria 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.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting Austria

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Liberia has 0.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Liberia safe for expats?

Austria performs better than Liberia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Austria?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 55.1 in Austria. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT LR
Population 8,913,088 5,358,483
Currency Euro (€) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages German English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +43 +231
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112