Moving to Liberia from Iraq

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Iraq to Liberia, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Liberia compared to Iraq.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2013

per 100,000 people per year

IQ
9.4
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IQ
21.5
LR
15.3

Liberia performs significantly better than Iraq across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IQ
$843
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IQ
10.1
LR
1.8

Iraq 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

IQ
87.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IQ
5.2t
LR
0.2t

Liberia performs significantly better than Iraq 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

IQ
14.4
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IQ
59.6%
LR
0.3%

Iraq 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

IQ
15.5%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IQ
$12,600
LR
$1,600

Iraq 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

IQ
73.2 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IQ
19.6
LR
44.6

Iraq 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 Iraq 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.

Iraq passport

Iraq passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting Iraq

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

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 Iraq across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Iraq.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Iraq?

Iraq 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 10.1 in Iraq. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iraq: 59).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Iraq, the official languages are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.

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At a Glance

IQ LR
Population 40,462,701 5,358,483
Currency Iraqi Dinar (IQD) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +964 +231
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 104