Moving to Liberia from Indonesia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Indonesia to Liberia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2012

per 100,000 people per year

ID
0.6
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ID
11.3
LR
15.3

Indonesia performs better than Liberia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ID
$417
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ID
6.9
LR
1.8

Indonesia 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

ID
58.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ID
2.9t
LR
0.2t

Indonesia 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

ID
4.9
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ID
29.7%
LR
0.3%

Indonesia 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

ID
3.4%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ID
$14,100
LR
$1,600

Indonesia 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

ID
73.1 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ID
19.7
LR
44.6

Indonesia 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 Indonesia 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.

Indonesia passport

Indonesia passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting Indonesia

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

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 Indonesia and Liberia.

Is Liberia safe for expats?

Indonesia performs better than Liberia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Indonesia.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Indonesia?

Indonesia 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 6.9 in Indonesia. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Indonesia, the official language is Indonesian.

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At a Glance

ID LR
Population 277,329,163 5,358,483
Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages Indonesian English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +62 +231
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 112