Moving to Liberia from Cote d'Ivoire

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Cote d'Ivoire to Liberia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Cote d'Ivoire to Liberia.

Living there in 2020
19,715 ↓ 46% vs 2015

people born in Cote d'Ivoire live in Liberia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Liberia?

Top countries of origin for Liberia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Liberia compared to Cote d'Ivoire.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CI
20.6
LR
15.3

Liberia performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CI
$249
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CI
1.8
LR
1.8

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CI
86.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CI
0.6t
LR
0.2t

Liberia performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire 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

CI
1.4
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CI
5.1%
LR
0.3%

Cote d'Ivoire 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

CI
2.4%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CI
$7,000
LR
$1,600

Cote d'Ivoire performs better than Liberia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CI
62.3 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CI
55.7
LR
44.6

Cote d'Ivoire 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 Cote d'Ivoire 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.

Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Free
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders can enter Liberia without a visa.
Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Free
Liberia passport holders can enter Cote d'Ivoire 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 Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 1.8 in Cote d'Ivoire. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cote d'Ivoire: 43).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Cote d'Ivoire, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

CI LR
Population 28,713,423 5,358,483
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +225 +231
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110