Moving to Liberia from Burundi

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Burundi 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 Burundi.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

per 100,000 people per year

BI
5.8
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BI
12.3
LR
15.3

Burundi 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

BI
$100
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BI
0.6
LR
1.8

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi 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

BI
71.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BI
0.1t
LR
0.2t

Burundi generally does better on environment, though Liberia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BI
0.0
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BI
10.2%
LR
0.3%

Liberia performs significantly better than Burundi across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BI
0.9%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BI
$900
LR
$1,600

Burundi generally does better on employment & economy, though Liberia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BI
67.4 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BI
37.8
LR
44.6

Burundi 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 Burundi 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.

Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting Burundi

Visa on Arrival
Liberia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Burundi.

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?

Burundi 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 5.8 in Burundi.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Burundi?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 0.6 in Burundi. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burundi: 41).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Burundi, the official languages are French and Kirundi.

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At a Glance

BI LR
Population 12,696,478 5,358,483
Currency Burundian Franc (BIF) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages French, Kirundi English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +257 +231
Time zones 1 1