Moving to Liberia from Italy

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Italy to Liberia.

Living there in 2020
43 ↓ 25% vs 2015

people born in Italy 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 Italy.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

IT
5.0
LR
15.3

Italy performs better than Liberia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IT
$4,993
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IT
42.5
LR
1.8

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy 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

IT
15.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
LR
0.2t

Italy 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

IT
31.5
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IT
29.6%
LR
0.3%

Italy 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

IT
7.6%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
LR
$1,600

Italy 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

IT
82.6 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
LR
44.6

Italy 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 Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Liberia

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

Liberia passport holder visiting Italy

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

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?

Italy 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 Italy.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Italy?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 42.5 in Italy. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT LR
Population 61,095,551 5,358,483
Currency Euro (€) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages Catalan, Italian English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +39 +231
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112