Moving to Liberia from Bahamas

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Liberia compared to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
LR
15.3

Liberia performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
LR
1.8

Bahamas 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
LR
0.2t

Bahamas 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

BS
20.5
LR
0.3

Bahamas performs better than Liberia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
LR
$1,600

Bahamas 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

BS
76.1 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
LR
44.6

Bahamas 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 Bahamas 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.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

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 Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas 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 18.5 in Bahamas. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

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

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At a Glance

BS LR
Population 355,608 5,358,483
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1242 +231
Time zones 1 1