Moving to Liberia from Cameroon

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cameroon to Liberia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Cameroon to Liberia.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Cameroon and Liberia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CM
4.5
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CM
10.6
LR
15.3

Cameroon 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

CM
$246
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CM
1.3
LR
1.8

Liberia performs significantly better than Cameroon across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CM
101.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CM
0.4t
LR
0.2t

Liberia performs significantly better than Cameroon across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CM
2.2
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CM
1.6%
LR
0.3%

Cameroon 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

CM
3.6%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CM
$4,800
LR
$1,600

Cameroon 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

CM
63.3 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CM
48.7
LR
44.6

Cameroon generally does better on family life, though Liberia leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cameroon 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.

Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting Cameroon

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

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?

With 0.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Liberia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Cameroon and Liberia.

Is Liberia safe for expats?

Cameroon 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 4.5 in Cameroon.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Cameroon?

Liberia performs significantly better than Cameroon across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 1.3 in Cameroon. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cameroon: 44).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

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

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At a Glance

CM LR
Population 29,321,637 5,358,483
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages English, French English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +237 +231
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112