Moving to Liberia from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
LR
15.3

Liberia performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CV
$616
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
LR
1.8

Cabo Verde 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

CV
59.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
LR
0.2t

Cabo Verde 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

CV
5.8
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
LR
0.3%

Cabo Verde 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

CV
12.0%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
LR
$1,600

Cabo Verde 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

CV
73.8 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
LR
44.6

Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde 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.

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Free
Cabo Verde passport holders can enter Liberia without a visa.
Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa Free
Liberia passport holders can enter Cabo Verde without a visa.

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 Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde 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 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

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

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At a Glance

CV LR
Population 596,707 5,358,483
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +231
Time zones 1 1