Moving to Liberia from China

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from China to Liberia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from China to Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CN
0.5
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CN
17.4
LR
15.3

China generally does better on safety, though Liberia leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CN
$1,487
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CN
25.2
LR
1.8

China 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

CN
64.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CN
9.3t
LR
0.2t

Liberia performs significantly better than China 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

CN
41.4
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CN
41.5%
LR
0.3%

China 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

CN
4.7%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CN
$22,100
LR
$1,600

China 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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CN
6.8
LR
44.6

China 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 China 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.

China passport

China passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting China

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Liberia has 0.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Liberia safe for expats?

China generally does better on safety, though Liberia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in China.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to China?

China 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 25.2 in China. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (China: 81).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In China, the official language is Chinese.

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At a Glance

CN LR
Population 1,410,539,758 5,358,483
Currency Chinese Yuan (CN¥) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages Chinese English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +86 +231
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110