Moving to Liberia from Brazil

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Brazil 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 Brazil.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BR
15.7
LR
15.3

Liberia performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BR
$2,070
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BR
21.4
LR
1.8

Brazil 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

BR
23.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
LR
0.2t

Brazil 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

BR
21.0
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BR
1.5%
LR
0.3%

Brazil 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

BR
8.0%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
LR
$1,600

Brazil 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

BR
75.9 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
LR
44.6

Brazil 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 Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting Brazil

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

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 Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Brazil?

Brazil 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 21.4 in Brazil. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR LR
Population 217,240,060 5,358,483
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +55 +231
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190